British Institutions Grapple With Historical Ties to Slave Trade

The Guardian newspaper investigated its founders' participation in slavery and profiteering from slave-picked cotton.
The newspaper found that while it was abolitionist, it also published pro-slavery content and supported government compensation for slave owners.
The Guardian produced a multimedia series examining its connection to slavery and the slave trade's impact on Britain.
Other British institutions like the Bank of England and Lloyd's of London have also acknowledged ties to slavery and the slave trade.
There is a broader movement in Britain to acknowledge the role of slavery in the country's history and economy.