Britain commits £1.98BN to World Bank Fund for the poorest nations

Russia expels British diplomat over espionage allegations, Interfax says

Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage and providing false information. The UK Foreign Office has not yet commented.

Britain's parliament to vote on strict anti-smoking rules

British lawmakers will on Tuesday debate and vote on plans to introduce some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules, including banning younger people from smoking.

China and Britain enjoy vast space for cooperation, Xi tells Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Rio, discussing opportunities for collaboration amid global challenges, marking their first meeting since 2018.