UK PM Burnham to push debt relief at Commonwealth

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will outline plans for debt relief and stronger trade at the Commonwealth summit. He will join King Charles in discussing historical slavery and economic growth.

Britain's King Charles speaks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham as they attend the Commonwealth Business Forum at Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground during their visit to Antigua and Barbuda, in Osbourn, November 2, 2026. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will outline plans for a debt reset and £40 million in infrastructure investments at a Commonwealth summit on Tuesday. The gathering brings together leaders from 56 member states in Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative targets severe financial pressures facing developing nations across the Commonwealth.