British watchdog launches inquiry into WWF abuse allegations

Charity Commission to assess whether money sent abroad was subject to due diligence as German MPs urge funding halt

Britain's charity regulator has launched a formal investigation into the World Wide Fund for Nature, following allegations the conservation group is implicated in human rights abuses against people in Africa and Asia.

The inquiry by the Charity Commission will assess whether WWF's UK arm followed "due diligence" in ensuring that money sent abroad did not contribute to abuse.