Britain

Ex-British PM Liz Truss has bank card declined at restaurant

Truss embarrassed after friend forced to pay for meal when her card was declined several times.

Fmr. UK student union pres. receives prize from Hamas supporter

Shaima Dallali was fired last week on charges of antisemitism, days prior she received a prize from the Palestinian Forum in Britain

UK soccer fan who made Nazi salute banned for three years

British fan given three year banishment and community service for making Nazi salute at opposing fans during soccer match.

BBC sorry for years of ignoring complaints of anti-Israel bias

UK's national broadcaster issues apology after calls for parliamentary inquiry into longstanding anti-Israel bias by its Arabic division.

Britain's new PM cancels plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister's office confirms that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has abandoned his predecessor's plans to move UK embassy to Jerusalem.

UK student union president fired after antisemitism probe

President of National Union of Students terminated after months-long investigation into antisemitic tweets.

The new UK prime minister's record on Israel

Where does Rishi Sunak, new UK prime minister, stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

Britain:

Boris Johnson will not run for Conservative Party leadership

Former PM says he had broad support for bid to return as Conservative leader, but decided it would "not be the right thing to do".

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns

After less than two months, Britain's new premier announces resignation following backlash over tax cut plan.

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King Charles' gaffe during meeting with PM Truss

King Charles mutters "Back again? Dear, oh dear" as he greets PM Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace.

Britain:

Archbishop of Canterbury concerned by possible embassy move

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concerns about impact of a potential move to transfer UK’s embassy to Jerusalem.

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Catholic leader urges Truss not to move embassy to Jerusalem

Archbishop of Westminster writes Prime Minister Liz Truss, expresses concerns over plans to move British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023

British city to host the contest instead of Ukraine, which won last year but cannot host due to safety and security reasons.

London police close investigation into Hanukkah bus attack

Metropolitan Police announce investigation has been put on hold due to lack of identifying perpetrators.

Abraham Accord states urge Truss not to move embassy to J'lem

UK prime minister ordering review of moving British embassy to Jerusalem.

British source:

Leaks to Nord Stream pipelines likely a premeditated attack

British defense source underwater explosive devices likely used in suspected act of sabotage against Nord Stream gas pipelines.

UK Labour leader:

'We ripped out antisemitism by its roots'

Keir Starmer receives ovation after saying "we had to rip out antisemitism by its roots".

British PM on Rosh Hashanah:

'I will always be on your side'

British Prime Minister Liz Truss vows to back Israel, fight antisemitism in Rosh Hashanah message.

UK soccer team loses sponsors after flying PA flag

Team owner slammed for conducting interview with PA official on the field surrounded by anti-Israel billboards.

London’s Holocaust Memorial Garden clears tributes to the Queen

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth left at London Holocaust Memorial Garden spark criticism, with some claiming it usurps mourning for the victims.

Palace moves King Charles event to avoid conflict with Shabbat

Rescheduled meeting allows Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to attend meeting with new king with enough time to return to synagogue for Shabbat.

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The momentous task facing King Charles III

The British fear that with the Queen’s death, a Britain of priceless values may also be passing. Op-ed.

Nuclear-capable B-52 bomber emits engine failure code over UK

Air Force bomber blares warning siren as it circles to burn off fuel before making emergency landing with possible engine failure.

Two UK Jewish schools end kosher meals due to soaring costs

Schools tell parents it is no longer 'financially viable' to continue supplying catered kosher food to pupils.

British lawmaker mourns Queen’s death with Kabbalah lesson

Member of UK's House of Lords and former justice minister uses gematria during speech eulogizing Queen Elizabeth II.

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

King Charles III promises 'lifelong service' in first address

King Charles III addresses nation: Her Majesty The Queen - my beloved Mother - was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family.

'A life of service and faith'

Jewish organizations pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Jewish organizations pay tribute following passing of British Queen at the age of 96.

UK PM pledges to continue with bill tackling online antisemitism

Liz Truss confirms her support for Online Safety Bill but may make 'tweaks' to 'balanced, sensible regulation.'

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss' record on Jewish issues

Britain’s new prime minister says she has a lot of Jewish friends — and that she will be a friend to her country’s Jews and to Israel.

Boris Johnson to resign Tuesday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves for Scotland to formally offer the Queen his resignation, with Liz Truss set to replace him.

UK national student union pres. suspended over anti-Jewish posts

Shaima Dallali, set to serve 2-year term, suspended as head of union representing 95% of UK students after investigation into tweets.

Britain's next prime minister - Liz Truss

Foreign Affairs Secretary wins Conservative Party internal election, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister.

UK teacher who saved children during Holocaust given memorial

Statue unveiled of Trevor Chadwick who rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust.

Ex-BBC gov: Coverage of Rushdie attack ‘glorifies terrorism’

Baroness Ruth Deech slams broadcaster for featuring extremist rhetoric defending ideology behind stabbing attack on Salman Rushdie.

New antisemitism center opens in London

British institute for combating contemporary antisemitism opens in London.

UK court hears how man 'traveled from Yorkshire to attack Jews'

Trial begins for man accused of string of assaults against north London Jews walking to synagogue.

Poll: 1/3 of UK young people believe Jews control world's banks

Study finds antisemitic conspiracy theories far more common among British youth than older population.

Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary: EU tried to block kosher products

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis alleges EU attempted to block kosher products from being exported to Northern Ireland.

Britain authorizes Moderna's booster against Omicron

British regulators are the first in the world to authorize updated version of Moderna's vaccine that aims to protect against Omicron.

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

Israeli father and daughter killed in Britain

Two Israelis killed and child critically injured after car veers off the road in Britain.

Member of ISIS 'Beatles' arrested in Britain

Aine Davis, accused of being part of ISIS cell which murdered hostages, arrested upon arrival at Luton airport.

UK union launches ‘Jewish faith workers branch’

One of Britain's biggest trade unions creates new unit for Jewish community employees.

British 19-year-old sentenced for attacking rabbi with brick

UK teenager given a 43-month prison term for attacking rabbi with a brick causing severe facial swelling.

UK PM hopeful Liz Truss to review moving embassy to Jerusalem

Conservative Party leadership candidate Liz Truss pledges to review moving UK Embassy to Jerusalem and to pass anti-BDS bill.

UK court reinstates hate charges against man who attacked 5 Jews

Hate charges against Stamford Hill assailant who allegedly assaulted five Orthodox Jews reinstated after appeal from community.

Massive explosion heard before London tower engulfed in flames

Witnesses report ‘loud explosion’ that sounds like a bomb and feels like an earthquake before 8 story apartment building catches fire.

UK report:

Overall antisemitism drops but in-person Jew hatred increasing

Community Security Trust study finds overall drop in antisemitism in Britain but notable surge in physical incidents.

Britain:

Threat of cyberattack delays voting by Conservatives on new PM

Voting by Conservative Party members to pick next Prime Minister delayed after spy agency warns that cyber hackers could change ballots.

London police investigating three antisemitic attacks

Antisemitism continues to be a serious problem for London's Jewish community, with three separate incidents occurring on the same day.

UK soccer fan banned for 3 years for Nazi salute

A British soccer fan who made a Nazi gesture at a game against a team with a large Jewish fanbase receives three year ban.

Jewish student sues UK uni for failing grade on pro-Israel essay

Student forced by Leeds University to repeat course causing her to lose place in sociology masters program suing school for discrimination.

UK regulator:

Muslim TV station guilty of ‘antisemitic hate speech’

British broadcast agency rules that Shia Muslim TV station broadcast antisemitic content on a discussion show in 2021.

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UK leadership debate cut short after moderator faints on air

Live debate between the two candidates vying to succeed Boris Johnson comes to dramatic end after moderator faints.

UK trade envoy to Israel:

'The closer we are together, the stronger we are'

Interview with Lord Ian Austin about trade between countries, his father's legacy as a Holocaust survivor & dealing with anti-Israel agendas

Lapid to British PM:

'Credible military threat necessary against Iran'

Israeli, British prime ministers speak, exchange views on global challenges.

British intelligence chief:

'I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal'

MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.

Britain:

Race to replace Johnson down to two

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are the two finalists in election to become head of Conservative Party.

Anne Frank Trust draws outrage for hiring anti-Israel speaker

Anne Frank Trust sparks condemnation for hiring speaker for children's workshop who compared Israel to Nazi Germany.