On Friday, Beijing's foreign affairs ministry said the delay went "entirely against the UK's commitments and previous remarks about improving China-UK relations". Downing Street said it did not "recognise any claims of commitments or assurances", adding that the planning process was independent of ministers. Asked about the latest delay on Friday, Beijing's ministry of foreign affairs accused the UK of "constantly complicating and politicizing the matter".
The parents of Olympic medal-winner Annalise Murphy have successfully contested a preliminary judgment against them regarding unauthorized structures on their property.