UK Open to Formal Apology for Slavery, but Rules Out Reparations

Britain is signaling openness to issuing a formal apology for its historic role in the slave trade, but is ruling out financial reparations, Maariv and The Jerusalem Post reported. The debate has resurfaced ahead of a Commonwealth summit scheduled to take place next week in Antigua and Barbuda.

Ahead of the meeting, King Charles addressed the issue, remarking that it is only right to acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past. Meanwhile, British political figures indicated openness to a formal apology while emphasizing that financial reparations are off the table. Further details have not yet been released.