UK Government in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador’s status

Joao Vale de Almeida is the EU’s first ambassador in London after Brexit meant the UK’s departure from the bloc

A road traffic sign is in front of the Union Jack and the European Union flag hanging outside Europe House in Smith Square, London (Yui Mok/PA)

Boris Johnson’s Government has become embroiled in a diplomatic spat with the European Union over the status of the bloc’s ambassador.

Joao Vale de Almeida has not been given the same status as ambassadors sent by national governments.