Prime Minister Burnham said Britain must face up to its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but that reparations are not the right answer, according to BBC News.

BBC News's headline described the prime minister as "open" to calls for a slavery apology but not to reparations, and its summary framed his remarks around acknowledging history rather than compensation.

The New York Times, in a report by Michael D. Shear, said Prime Minister Burnham is open to a formal apology for slavery. Its headline and summary described the premier's comments as a major change in British policy.

The New York Times also reported that the comments are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.

Both outlets link the prime minister's remarks to slavery. BBC News refers to Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, while The New York Times headline refers to a formal apology for slavery, and both outlets name Burnham as the prime minister.

Both outlets indicate that reparations are not part of the prime minister's position, but the reports differ in emphasis. BBC News centered its account on the rejection of reparations, while The New York Times centered its account on the formal apology and the shift in policy it describes.

Neither outlet's summary, as supplied for this report, gives the date, place, or full wording of the prime minister's remarks, and the source material names no dateline city.

Sources: BBC News: Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations; The New York Times: Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery.