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UK opts for reform window over direct rule in British Virgin Islands

The UK has chosen not to impose direct rule on the British Virgin Islands despite findings of gross governance failures. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced a two-year period for the territory's new government to implement reforms.

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PoliticsUK opts for reform window over direct rule in British Virgin Islands

The UK has chosen not to impose direct rule on the British Virgin Islands despite findings of gross governance failures. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced a two-year period for the territory's new government to implement reforms.

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