Britain

Hate crime probe launched into UK prof's anti-Semitic remarks

After University of Bristol launched investigation into instructor's anti-Semitic ranting, local police have opened up a hate crime probe.

Watch: Pregnant Jewish woman brutally beaten on London street

Pregnant Orthodox Jewish woman attacked in Stamford Hill, London, with attacker throwing pillow case over her head and beating her stomach.

Outrage after UK cop charged in death of missing woman

The arrest of a British police officer charged with the death of a 33-year old woman has outraged the United Kingdom.

UK bill would punish husbands who refuse Jewish divorce

Changes to UK domestic abuse bill will make it easier to punish Jewish husbands who refuse to grant wives traditional 'get' divorce document

‘The Slaughterman’s Daughter’ wins top UK Jewish book prize

Yaniv Iczkovits’ novel awarded the 2021 Wingate Literary Prize, British Jewry’s top book award after being translated from Hebrew to English

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.

Jewish groups denounce Canadian lawmaker's talk with Corbyn

British and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.

European countries to seek condemnation of Iran

Britain, France and Germany will put forward a resolution condemning Iran's suspension of UN nuclear inspections.

UK woman who joined ISIS can't come home to Britain, court rules

British Supreme Court rules that young woman who moved to Syria to join ISIS and married terrorist should be barred from returning to UK.

European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections

Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.

Harry and Meghan won't return to royal duties

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, confirm to Queen their decision not to return as working members of Royal Family.

Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran

Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Britain, France and Germany: Iran is undermining the opportunity for renewed diplomacy by violating nuclear agreement.

Britain: People age 30-39 have highest rate of COVID infection

New report shows lockdown lowering COVID rates in Britain, young adults have highest rates of infection.

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Britain still high

The number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in Britain has fallen from record levels but still remains high.

British teen who spoke about gassing Jews convicted of terrorism

16-year-old who researched producing weapons and spoke of killing Jews and gays sentenced to 2 years at youth rehabilitation program.

Anti-Israel British lawmaker to step down

Baroness Jenny Tonge, notorious for anti-Israel statements, will step down from House of Lord but continue her pro-PA activism.

Corbyn's brother detained for comparing vaccine to Auschwitz

London police detain Jeremy Corbyn's older brother Piers Corbyn for flyer comparing British response to COVID-19 to the Holocaust.

Teen awakens from coma with no memory of COVID

Family of British teenager who woke up from coma after being hit by a car before the first lockdown unsure how to explain the past year.

UK: Anti-Israel activists storm Israeli defense firm's factory

Anti-Israel activists occupy and vandalize building owned by Israeli defense firm Elbit in Britain.

British PM: New COVID strain could be more deadly

Boris Johnson says there is "some evidence" that the British variant of coronavirus could be more deadly.

Britain 'seriously concerned' about Israel's construction plans

British government criticizes Israel’s decision to approve the construction of hundreds of new housing units in Samaria.

Corbyn to begin court bid to overturn suspension

Jeremy Corbyn will next week begin his High Court attempt to overturn his suspension from the Labour Party.

Israel's Elbit awarded $166 million contract with British Navy

Elbit Systems subsidiary wins contract to modernize British navy's training program and to establish Future Submarine school.

UK accelerates mass vaccination program with domestic vaccine

Britain begins using vaccine developed at Oxford, boosting country's supply of COVID vaccines and allowing for expanded vaccination drive.

It's official: Britain leaves the European Union

Brexit becomes a reality four years after the referendum in the UK and a week after an agreement was reached with the EU.

Report: Britain to roll out AstraZeneca vaccine on January 4

British Government urged to accelerate vaccination efforts as new strain of COVID-19 continues to spread.

Britain, EU reach Brexit deal

Downing St. declares 'we got Brexit done' after comprehensive trade deal reached with EU.

616 British Jews have died in coronavirus pandemic

British Jews more than two times as likely to die of the coronavirus as British non-Jews.

Returnees from UK to be sent to COVID hotels

Defense Ministry acts to quarantine people returning from countries where new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been discovered.

Jeremy Corbyn's brother compares COVID vaccine to Holocaust

Group of brother of former Labour leader distributing leaflets comparing COVID-19 vaccination program to Auschwitz atrocities.

Dutch government temporarily bans flights from UK

Dutch government bans all passenger flights from Britain until January 1 after finding case of new coronavirus strain.

UK government urged to spearhead efforts to replace Iran deal

Group of UK lawmakers say 2015 deal is "a shell of an agreement", urge government to work to broker a replacement.

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

First dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts.

Roald Dahl's family apologizes for author's anti-Semitism

'Hitler didn't pick on the Jews for no reason.' Relatives of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' author apologize for anti-Jewish comments.

Britain to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week

Britain to roll out Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday.

UK PM appoints chief of staff after aide's stormy exit

World Jewish Relief chairman Dan Rosenfield named as new chief of staff for Prime Minister Boris Johnson .

Britain adds Israel to list of 'green countries'

Israelis will be able to leave for the UK without isolation upon arrival there, but will be required to be in isolation upon their return.

UK Labour leader: Another painful day for the Jewish community

British Labour leader Keir Starmer responds to reinstatement of his predecessor.

Watch: What do people in the UK know about anti-Semitism?

Community Security Trust and Union of Jewish Students went out to the streets to find out what people know about anti-Semitism.

British PM meets MP who tested positive for COVID-19

British Prime Minister self-isolating after meeting MP who later tested positive for COVID-19. He is not showing symptoms.

Britain upgrades terror threat level to 'severe'

The move follows terrorist attack in Vienna and several attacks across France.

PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'

PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state.

Report: Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April

Duke of Cambridge reportedly did not tell anyone about his positive test so as not to alarm the nation.

Johnson: There's no alternative except a lockdown

British Prime Minister will say on Monday there is no alternative but to lock down England amid coronavirus surge.

British PM announces new coronavirus lockdown

New lockdown to come into force starting Thursday and will be in effect until December 2.

UK's Labour warns of 'civil war' after Jeremy Corbyn suspended

Labour chief warns of 'civil war' within the party after suspension of his predecessor, leading to backlash from Corbyn loyalists.

UK union head sorry for telling Jewish banker to count his gold

Trade union leader and ally of Jeremy Corbyn apologizes to a Jewish former banker and ex-lawmaker after telling him to 'go count his gold.'

Report: Tony Blair breached COVID-19 restrictions

Sunday Telegraph publishes photos of former British PM leaving a restaurant 10 days after returning from US. Blair denies wrongdoing.

British pol gets death threats for supporting Holocaust memorial

British state secretary Robert Jenrick protected by counter-terror police over support for building of Holocaust memorial in London.

Britain’s Liberal rabbis to officiate at interfaith weddings

UK's 'Liberal Judaism' movement decides to recognize marriages between Jews and non-Jews, allowing rabbis to officiate at the weddings.

UK: Swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur

'It was like a punch to the gut, we all feel anxious,' says Jewish man who spotted swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur.

What is Hashem planning for His people in Eretz Yisrael in 5781

Nothing of significance has ever evolved or will evolve without implicit or covert implications for the Jewish people.

UK Labour leader committed to 'root out' anti-Semitism

British Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.

British PM to order pubs and restaurants closed

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce under new nationwide restrictions to halt a rise in coronavirus cases.

British PM to announce new restrictions on social gatherings

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings amid a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Britain stresses commitment to two-state solution

British Foreign Secretary meets Kushner, stresses the country still backs a “two-state solution”.

Renters' union expels member over anti-Semitic response

British renters’ union expels member after Jewish applicant receives ‘sorry, no time for Zionists’ rejection.

What are the most popular names in the UK?

Oliver and Olivia remain popular names in the UK. Among the new names gaining popularity: Ibrahim, Muhammad, and Dua.

British rapper Wiley repeats tropes about Jewish power and money

'Jews run the earth,' says British rapper Wiley, who was deplatformed over his previous comments on Jews. Rapper doubles down on remarks.