The Latest Breaking News from Royal Mint Court

Chinese super-embassy in London to go ahead after high court challenge dismissed

Royal Mint Court residents’ association, which sought to stop planning permission, says it will appeal against ruling

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Chinese super embassy planning permission decision upheld at High Court

The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association brought legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Razor wire put up at new Chinese super embassy site after youths scale gate in security incident

Local residents are due to challenge the Government’s decision to give the go-ahead to the huge diplomatic development

Evening Standard · May 29

Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

How a group of nimbys could bring down China’s mega embassy plans

IN DEPTH: A decision on China’s application for a new embassy in London is expected in days, but those living next to the proposed site will be challenging it all the way, as Dan Haygarth reports

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Politicians and residents to protest planned Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

The government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Hundreds join protest against Chinese super embassy in London

Politicians including Kemi Badenoch joined the protest on Saturday in opposition to controversial plans at Royal Mint Court

Evening Standard · Jan 17

UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January

New date to approve site near Tower Bridge in London aligns with Keir Starmer’s planned visit to Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Boris Johnson approved China’s London super-embassy proposal in 2018

Exclusive: Conservatives under Theresa May gave Beijing assurances that it could proceed with the proposal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Security committee urges minister to block Chinese 'mega embassy' plans amid security fears

Housing and Planning Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision later this month

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025