Britain

British cat infected with coronavirus

Pet cat becomes first British animal to be infected with coronavirus.

Trustee for UK Muslim charity resigns over anti-Semitic posts

Trustee for Britain's Islamic Relief Worldwide resigns after Facebook posts in which he called Jews "grandchildren of monkeys and pigs".

British rapper Wiley dropped by managers over anti-Semitism

'Godfather of grime' suspended from Twitter after engaging in anti-Semitic rants on social media.

Teenager subjected to verbal abuse for helping disabled woman

Teenager subjected to verbal abuse after briefly lifting face mask so deafblind sister could read her lips.

UK lecturer fired after saying 'Jews are the cleverest people’

British university lecturer accused of racism and fired after saying Jews 'are the cleverest people', blacks are 'underprivileged'.

UK: COVID-19 vaccine achieves positive results

Vaccine developed at Oxford University produces coronavirus antibodies in over 1,000 test patients.

Report: Russian hackers trying to steal info on COVID-19 vaccine

British intelligence says organized group of Russian hackers attempting to steal info on coronavirus vaccine from US, UK, and Canada.

UK Labour party to apologize to anti-Semitism whistleblowers

British Labour party poised to make formal apology to anti-Semitism whistleblowers as part of a settlement.

Britain to mandate wearing masks in shops

People who fail to wear masks in shops and supermarkets will be fined 100 punds.

Johnson wishes NHS a 'happy birthday' on its 72nd anniversary

British PM issues anniversary greeting for country's National Health Service amidst coronavirus crisis.

BLM UK conflates its movement with fight against Israel

British Jewish leaders 'disappointed' Black Lives Matter UK 'leaned into anti-Semitic trope' that criticism of Israel is not allowed.

UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'

Lawmaker for Britain’s Labour party says UK should boycott products from Judea and Samaria if Israel goes ahead with sovereignty plan.

American man among victims of UK stabbing attack

US ambassador to Britain confirms American man was among the three victims stabbed to death in a park in the town of Reading.

British PM to announce business re-openings

British Prime Minister to announce which businesses can re-open on July 4 and the outcome of a review into 2-meter social distancing rule.

UK terror stabbing suspect identified

Police name 25-year-old Libyan national Khairi Saadallah as the terrorist behind stabbings at an English park.

Police: UK stabbing was terror attack

Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets with security officials after stabbing at BLM protest leaves 3 dead.

Counter-terrorism police assisting probe of stabbing in UK

25-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the stabbing attack in Reading, UK.

Three Jewish lawmakers return to UK Labour party

Three Jewish lawmakers who left Labour party over anti-Semitism problem under Corbyn say they are rejoining the party.

Europe won't back renewal of Iran arms embargo

Britain, France and Germany say they will not back US efforts to trigger reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran.

Watch: Boris Johnson in car crash outside Parliament

Protester runs in front of convoy of British PM as it leaves Parliament, causing vehicles to collide including car with Boris Johnson inside

Johnson: Israeli sovereignty would be against international law

British Prime Minister says his government objects to Israel's sovereignty move and will work to make the case for a two-state solution.

UK synagogues stay closed, despite approval to partially reopen

While English churches reopen for small groups of people, synagogues remain closed until prayer services with a quorum permitted.

British places of worship to re-open June 15

Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to outline measures to reopen places of worship for private individual prayer.

Britain: Sovereignty would make two-state solution harder

British minister makes clear the UK would not support any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Boris Johnson lays out UK's exit plan from coronavirus lockdown

'This is not the time to end the lockdown,' says British PM, while offering 'phased reopening' of UK's economy and education system.

'Jeremy Corbyn's successor isn't cracking down on anti-Semitism'

Despite new Labour UK chief's vow to combat anti-Semitism, UK Jewish groups say Keir Starmer has failed to turn words into action.

Johnson: Arrangements were being made in case I died

British Prime Minister reveals that his deteriorated so badly after contracting coronavirus that a strategy was drawn up in case he died.

UK House Builders Announce a ‘Phased Return’ During May 2020

Home builders in Britain announce plans for a 'phased return' next month.

British PM to announce easing of lockdown?

British PM Boris Johnson returns to work, expected to announce plans for the easing of the coronavirus lockdown.

British PM to return to work on Monday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday following his recovery from coronavirus.

Britain's Jewish Chronicle newspaper sold

Jewish Chronicle sold to a consortium several weeks after announced closure due to coronavirus.

Stephen Hawking's family donates his ventilator

Family of renowned British physicist donates his ventilator to help treat hospital patients with novel coronavirus.

UK: Coronavirus vaccine being tested on humans

Experimental vaccine developed at Oxford University will be tested on humans; UK Health Secretary: 'We've seen promising results.'

UK government: Johnson is absolutely on top of things

British government responds to criticism that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "missing in action" in early stages of coronavirus pandemic.

861 die of coronavirus in UK in 1 day

Curfews in the UK, New York extended 3 weeks as coronavirus death toll mounts.

Britain reports deadliest day since start of pandemic

Britain reports 938 new deaths from COVID-19, its deadliest day since the start of the pandemic.

Britain's Jewish newspapers shut down amid coronavirus pandemic

The Jewish Chronicle and Jewish News to seek a creditors voluntary liquidation as pandemic devastates media industry.

British PM's condition improving

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sitting up in bed and engaging with his doctors, says Treasury chief.

New UK Labour leader vows to address anti-Semitism

Keir Starmer speaks to Jewish leaders, vows to set up an independent complaints process for anti-Semitism in the party.

British PM moved to intensive care

Condition of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson worsens as he receives treatment for coronavirus.

British PM admitted to hospital

British PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as precautionary step, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus.

Watch: Queen Elizabeth delivers speech on coronavirus

In a rare address, Queen Elizabeth II will speak to the public about the novel coronavirus and Britain's response.

Keir Starmer elected new UK Labour party leader

New Labour leader pledges to fight anti-Semitism, 'engage constructively' with government.

Britain's death toll from coronavirus rises to 463

Total number of coronavirus cases in the UK has risen to 9,529.

Senior British rabbi dies of coronavirus

Rabbi Yehuda Yaakov Refson, senior Chabad emissary in city of Leeds, passes away from coronavirus.

'Working to get the message out' to Britain's haredim

British gov't tightens guidelines to combat coronavirus, but many Brits still don't grasp the gravity of the situation.

'You must stay at home or risk being fined'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposes curbs on everyday life in a bid to fight the spread of coronavirus.

Britain orders pubs and restaurants to close

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson orders pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas and gyms to shut their doors.

British synagogues close amid coronavirus epidemic

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says Torah obligation to protect life transcends other considerations in closing of synagogues throughout Britain

British health minister tests positive for coronavirus

British MP Nadine Dorries, a minister in the health department, tests positive for coronavirus, is in self-isolation.

UK: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'

Britain condemns Israel’s announcement of new construction in the Givat Hamatos and Har Homa neighborhoods in Jerusalem.

Princess Diana’s niece converting to Judaism

Kitty Spencer, the cousin of Princes Harry and William, is converting to Judaism ahead of her marraige to fashion tycoon Michael Lewis.

British PM supports US peace efforts

British PM Boris Johnson tells PM Netanyahu he supports for US efforts for peace but also underlines importance of two-state solution.

Anti-Semitic incidents in Britain rise for 4th straight year

Community Security Trust annual report finds that 1,805 cases of anti-Semitism were reported in Britain in 2019.

Brother of Manchester suicide bomber goes on trial for murder

Younger brother of suicide bomber who killed 22 people at Ariana Grande concert in 2017 accused of conspiring with his brother.

London attacker was recently released from prison

Man who was shot dead by police after attacking people in London was recently released from prison after serving time for terror offenses.

Terror attack in London leaves 3 wounded, terrorist eliminated

Three people wounded in terrorist stabbing attack in London, including one victim in serious condition. Terrorist eliminated.

Britain warns Israel against annexation

UK foreign office expresses concern over possible Israeli application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Johnson to Corbyn: Don't be so negative about US peace plan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson responds to outgoing Labour leader who denounced US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.

European Parliament ratifies Brexit deal

Britain’s departure from the European Union set in law, to take effect at midnight on Friday.