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<p>On 16 November 2016, the Government announced its decision not to support the
resettlement of Chagossians to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) on the grounds
of feasibility, defence and security interests, and cost to the British taxpayer.
At the same time the Government announced a support package worth approximately £40million
over ten years, the vast majority of which is intended to provide Chagossians in the
UK, Mauritius and Seychelles with better life chances in the communities in which
they currently live. As part of the package, the Government is also implementing an
increased programme of heritage visits to BIOT. The next heritage visit by Chagossians
is planned for later this year.</p>
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