Britain says its diplomatic mission will remain open with reduced staff, despite Israel's order to close the nearly 200-year-old consulate. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband insisted it been downgraded in name only and ‘will continue to deliver vital services’. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Britain says its diplomatic mission will remain open with reduced staff, despite Israel's order to close the nearly 200-year-old consulate.S1

• Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband insisted it been downgraded in name only and ‘will continue to deliver vital services’.S2

• Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to functionS3

• Both sides claim a win — but relations have soured over British plans to sanction West Bank settlements.S4