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The Prime Minister has indicated he is open to a formal British apology for the slave trade, though he remains opposed to reparations. Separately, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has also indicated his own openness to such a formal apology from Britain. Mayor Andy Burnham’s recent budget and a £100 giveaway have secured a lift in his polls, but the goodwill is already being tested by his Brexit strategy. Voters and MPs are broadly supportive of the spending, but less so of the diplomatic mistrust that persists elsewhere. The Home Secretary is expected to announce changes to the rules for indefinite leave to remain, while the courts are occupied by older grievances. A jury heard allegations that Russell Brand treated women as disposable commodities; meanwhile, newly surfaced flight logs have put Prince Andrew’s trip to Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein back under scrutiny.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated he is open to considering a formal apology from Britain for its historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. However, he has clarified that he does not support reparations.

The Independent: Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for formal British apology for slavery

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has indicated his openness to considering a formal apology from Britain for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

BBC News: UK PM Open to Calls for Slavery Apology, Not Reparations

The UK Prime Minister is open to acknowledging Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade but does not support reparations.

During his ongoing trial, Russell Brand has testified, denying charges of rape and sexual assault while admitting to misusing his fame for 'reckless philandering'. The court was told that Brand allegedly viewed women as 'disposable commodities'.

The Independent: Russell Brand treated women as ‘disposable commodities’, court told

Allegations made in court suggest that Russell Brand viewed women as 'disposable commodities'.

The i Paper: Russell Brand tells court he 'misused' fame for 'reckless philandering' – as…

Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women, in allegations dating between 1999 and 2009. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The UK Home Secretary is expected to announce upcoming changes to the rules regarding indefinite leave to remain.

BBC News: UK Home Secretary to Announce Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain Rules

The UK Home Secretary is expected to announce changes to the rules concerning indefinite leave to remain.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Brexit strategy is facing significant challenges due to ongoing mistrust, despite his recent budget being well-received by voters and Labour MPs. His popularity has seen a boost following a £100 giveaway, but potential dangers are reported to be looming.

The i Paper: Burnham's Brexit Reset Faces Uncertainty Amid Mistrust

Andy Burnham's recent budget was well-received by voters and Labour MPs, but significant challenges remain regarding his Brexit strategy and welfare policies, with ongoing mistrust threatening to derail his reset.

The i Paper: Burnham's Poll Bounce Faces Looming Danger Despite Giveaway

Andy Burnham's popularity has seen a boost following a £100 giveaway, but the long-term benefits of this strategy are questionable as potential dangers loom.

Manchester United's recent performance is being criticized, with the club's struggles framed as another failure within Sir Jim Ratcliffe's broader sports empire.

The Independent: United are just another failure in Ratcliffe’s crumbling sports empire

The article criticizes Manchester United's performance, framing it as another unsuccessful venture within Sir Jim Ratcliffe's broader sports holdings.

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