S.Korea bans exports of strategic items to Russia, joins SWIFT sanctions

SEOUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) – South Korea will tighten export controls against Russia, by banning exports…

Fishing rights row: France warns that agreements with the UK are at risk

France has intensified pressure on the UK over post-Brexit fishing rights, warning bilateral co-operation could be…

New UK laws to sweep away EU state aid rules

The government has announced new legislation to allow central and local governments greater freedom to support…

China ‘indefinitely’ suspends key economic dialogue with Australia

China has “indefinitely” suspended key economic dialogue with Australia, the latest in a growing diplomatic rift…

Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

Australia has scrapped agreements tied to China’s Belt and Road initiative, prompting anger from Beijing and…

Travel firms ‘desperately need’ government help

The UK’s travel industry has reached a “critical point” and is calling for further support to…