Britain

Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup

Britain rejected US requests to use military bases as part of build-up in Gulf, saying strike on Iran would violate international law,

Scots Get Clear-cut Referendum

Cameron-Salmond Deal Clears Way For Independence Referendum

David Cameron and Alex Salmond split the differences between them and Scotland will vote on independence

Cameron Replies To Miliband

Cameron Blames Labour For Mess Wants Everyone To Be Better Off

The Conservative Conference saw Prime Minister Cameron declare that his party sought a better future for all Britsh citizens.

Ed Borrows Dizzy's One Nation

Ed Miliband Stabilizes Leadership With Strong Conference Showing

Ed Miliband sought to demonstrate that Labour could recapture "Middle Britain"/

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Mixing Centralism & Legitimacy

11 European States Chart Course For A Federal Europe With Army

Europe is making moves towards forming a federal state with a military capacity.

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

British official confirms his country will not suspend financial aid to the PA even if it turns to the UN for recognition as a state.

Nazi Statue Salutes British Golfers

A golf course in Blackpool has sparked outrage by featuring a model of Adolf Hitler that gives a Nazi salute whenever a player hits target.

Britain Horrified at Nazi Parade in War Festival

World War II buffs shocked Britons over the weekend by parading in Nazi uniforms and flying swastikas in an event recalling the war.

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

A British bank is being accused of scheming with Iran to launder $250 billion, exposing the U.S. financial system to terrorist entities.

British PM Backs 'Jerusalem' as English National Anthem

England launched a campaign to adopt a separate anthem for its team during 2014 World Cup; David Cameron backs 'Jerusalem.'

EU Jewry Blasts Church of England's Anti-Israel Vote

British Jewry condemns Church of England’s Synod for promoting "an inflammatory and partisan" anti-Israel program.

British Legal Professor Fuels Boycott Movement

A British law professor gives a shot in the arm to the European anti-Israel boycott movement's “right” to ban trade from “settlements.

Cameron Uses "R" Word

MPs Want Referendum Now; Cameron Says Maybe Later

David Cameron is increasingly hemmed in by Europe's evolution to greater centralization while his MPs call for getting out of EU.

From Lord To Senator

Cameron Humors Partners By Backing House Of Lords Reform

David Cameron is facing a revolt in his party over his support for House of Lords Reform.

Labour Reverses On Immigration

David Miliband Blames Blair For Infatuation With Globalization

David Miliband now admits that his party was wrong in ignoring the consequences of mass immigration.

Head of Syria's Olympic Committee Refused Visa to London

Head of the Syrian Olympic Committee refused a visa to travel to London for this summer’s games.

Why Has the Queen Never Visited Israel?

Prof. Robert Wistrich of the Hebrew University tries to explain why Queen Elizabeth has not visited Israel in the past 60 years.

British Chief Rabbi Sacks Sends Mazel Tov to Queen

British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks sent a special “mazel tov” prayer to Queen Elizabeth, commemorating her 60th year as Her Majesty.

'Britain Has Muslim Supporters of Israel'

Head of the British Israel Coalition speaks about the group's response to protesters who tried to stop a performance by Israeli actors.

Exam Board Under Fire for 'Justify' Anti-Semitism Question

One of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination.

Outrage in Britain Over Election of Former Neo-Nazi

Former neo-Nazi elected as a local councillor for Labour in Britain, causing outrage among Tories.

British Jews Angrily React to Boycott of Israeli Professor

Manchester’s Jewish community reacts in anger to a decision to cancel an address by an Israeli professor in the city.

Cameron Shaken By Local Losses

Backbenchers Threaten Cameron With Leadership Challenge

There were many in the Conservative Party who accepted David Cameron's ideological face lift only if it produced victory, not defeat.

Shomron's Mesika Makes Historical Visit to House of Lords

Gershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was a guest of honor this week in the British House of Lords in London.

British Supermarket Chain Extending Boycott of Settlements

The Co-Operative Group will extend its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria and will shun suppliers that source from there.

Muslim Radical Salah Returns to Israel

Six months after being arrested in London, Sheikh Raed Salah, who heads the northern branch of the Islamic Movement, returned to Israel.

The Battle Of Consultations

Scottish Nationalists And The UK Government Invoke Vox Populi

The Scottish Nationalists have retreated on the consultation issue and will not record the preference of anonymous voters.

Big Brother Rises in Britain

New legislation by David Cameron's government would allow mass monitoring of private communication, raising the specter of Orwell's 1984.

Ken Turns Off Jewish Leftists

Jewish Labor Loyalists Found Livingstone Really Obnoxious

Labor's Ken Livingstone wants his old job back as mayor of London, but even Jews on the left cannot stomach him.

Osborne's Compromise Budget

Osborne's Budget Has Something For Tories and Liberal Democrats

George Osborne tried to negotiate the contradictions between austerity and growth and please both parties in the coalition.

Clegg Attempts to Rally Party

UK: Liberal Democrat Clegg Defends Coalition with Conservatives

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg tries to convince his party that the coalition with the Conservatives had changed British politics.

British ‘Spies” Caught in Libya with IDF Equipment

Two British journalists working for Iranian media are arrested in Libya on charges of spying. They possessed an IDF bandage.

'Arab Spring' in Full Bloom

Liberated Libyans Desecrate World War II Commonwealth Cemetery

The systematic destruction of a World War II cemetery by Libyans has shocked Britain.

The Return of Tony Blair

After Five Years Of Self Imposed Exile Tony Blair May Be Back

Tony Blair may be ending his exile from British politics and assume at 57 the role of elder statesman.

Manchester Outstrips London in 2011 Anti-Semitism Figures

The northern British city of Manchester outstripped London last year in anti-Semitic incidents, figures released Thursday showed.

Muslim Terrorists Admit Targeting Two London Rabbis

Nine Muslim terrorists admit in a London court they planned to assassinate two rabbis, the city’s mayor and attack the stock exchange.

Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: We Can Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose."

Israel Chastises Britain for ‘Obstacle to Peace’

British Deputy PM Clegg’s charge that settlements are “vandalism” creates an obstacle to peace, says Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon.

Unions Labour At Odds On Cuts

Ed Miliband Warned By Unions That Blairites Could Return

The need for Labour to back the austerity policy, if not its pace, has opened a rift between the party and the unions.

British Academics Condemn Museum for Working with Ahava

A group of prominent British academics claim a London museum is helping to break international law by collaborating with Ahava.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

Nazi Stag Party Celebrant had Visited Yad VaShem

A visit to Yad VaShem by a British legislator did not dissuade him from poising for a photo next to a friend in a Nazi uniform.

Jewish Graves Found in Gaza

Graves belonging to Jews who fought for the British Army in World War I have been found in a Gaza cemetery.

British MP under Probe for Celebrating Nazis

A British legislator in Cameron’s government has lost a key post and is under probe for celebrating at a Nazi costume stag party.

Rabbi Metzger and Rumor Mill Fly Together

Israel’s Chief Rabbi Metzger refused to confirm or deny he visited Britain last week, keeping alive the rumor mill he will move there.

Scottish Nats Ardent EU Fans

Scottish 1st MInister Summons Cameron to Explain UK's EU Policy

The Scottish Nationalists are seeking to exploit David Cameron's rift with Brussels. They are summoning him to provide explanations.

Paging Margaret Thatcher

Falklands Dispute Resurfaces 30 Years after the War Ends

Argentina has recently ramped up tensions with Britain over the Falkland Islands to which Argentina claims sovereignty.

Cameron Faces Party Backlash

Cameron Facing Party Revolt on EU

David Cameron tried to channel Tony Blair but the growing opposition to his European policy within his party may make this impossible

British Ad Group Stops PA from ’Wiping Israel Off the Map’

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) bans PA’s diplomatic mission from using a map showing all of Israel as 'Palestine.'

Iran Warns Blockade Means a Worldwide Recession

Iran pulled out its “oil card” Sunday, warning the West that blockading Iranian crude will result in sky-high prices at the pump.

Britain Emerges as Muslim Terrorists’ Whipping Boy

Terrorists bombed a bus at the British embassy in Bahrain a week after Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Tehran.

Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed

Great Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy and given its ambassador 48 hours to leave the United Kingdom.

Cameron Warns Iran of 'Consequences' After Embassy Attack

British Prime Minister David Cameron calls attack on embassy in Iran "a disgrace," warns the Islamic Republic of "serious consequences."

Iranian Students Storm British Embassy, Burn Flag

Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Iran, tore down the Queen’s picture and burned the British flag

Iran Declares Diplomatic War on Britain, Expels Envoy

The Iranian legislature gives the British envoy two weeks to leave the country after passing a law that downgrades Britain’s status.

U.S., Britain, Canada Announce New Iran Sanctions

As Iran inches closer to nuclear weapons, the U.S., Britain and Canada announce new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

PA Inches Closer to Losing Security Council Vote

Palestinian Authority's statehood bid at the UN likely to be rejected after Britain, France and Colombia announce plans to abstain.

Cameron Faces Down Tory Revolt

Conservative Backbenchers Challenge Cameron on EU Referendum

A nonbinding resolution on an EU referendum has become a test of David Cameron's leadership over his party.

Britain: '200 Suicide Bombers Plan Attacks'

2012 Olympic Games described by MI5 as the biggest security operation in the country's history.