U.K. pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after U.S. opposition

Britain’s government said on Saturday (April 11, 2026) it had put on hold its deal ​to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the ‌U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base — which has ​been criticised by U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump.

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The Times newspaper said planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the islands to Mauritius, which needs the backing ‌of Washington, would not be included in the government’s next parliamentary agenda.

Prime Minister Keir ‌Starmer’s office said London would try to ‌persuade ⁠Washington to give its formal approval.