Britain

Parliament Takes on Judicial Activism

In a test case pitting national sovereignty against European law, the British Parliament will defend Britain's voting law. Political dynamite.

Where is Robin Hood? Sherwood Forest to be a Building Complex?

Given the parlous state of Britain's budget, the government contemplates selling off forests to raise money and has stirred a hornets' nest.

UK More Interested in Islam, 100,000 Have Converted

Interest in Islam is on the rise in Britain, where more than 100,000 have converted. The average convert is female, white, and 27 years old.

Water Water Everywhere but Not from the Tap

Frigid temperatures followed by a thaw are playing havoc with Britain's antiquated water pipes.

London Terror Cell Targeted Rabbis

Britain revealed it arrested nine terrorists last week, five days before a planned “Christmas bomb blitz” that targeted two rabbis, among others.

Coalitions Are Sticky Wickets

Unused to governing by coalition, the British are getting a crash course on politics in a marriage of necessity.

US Senators' Report Slams Britain and Scotland on Lockerbie

Four US senators' report claims that commercial considerations prompted the release of the Lockerbie bomber from a Scottish prison.

Britain to Cover Costs of Security at Jewish Schools

The British government will cover the $2.1 million cost of securing Jewish schools, formerly covered by parents.

Anti-Israel "Lawfare" Colors British Foreign Secretary's Visit

Lieberman and William Hague discuss negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, but UK-Israel bilateral dialogue is at a halt.

Most Popular British Name: Mohammed, Muhammed, etc.

The most common name given to baby boys born in England in 2009 was none other than Mohammed, in its various forms.

Historic First: UK's Labor Party Headed by a Jew

Secular Jewish candidate Ed Miliband beats his older brother to win leadership of Britain's Labor party.

In Britain, Boycott Countered by 'Buycott'

British leftists call to boycott Israel for “brutal attack,” other shoppers respond with “buycott.”

Britain's New Foreign Undersecretary has PLO Wife

The new UK Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs left an earlier post to wed a terrorism-backing PLO official.

British Ambassador Praises Terrorist Sheikh

British Ambassador to Lebanon praises terrorist “spiritual leader” Fadlallah in a blog post. The post was pulled, but not condemned.

‘Two-Track Lieberman’ Phones Britain, Takes Aim at Saudi Arabia

Lieberman has taken on two new tasks -- inviting the UK Foreign Minister to Israel and publicizing Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations.

British Student Gang Attacks Deputy Ambassador

Israel's Deputy Ambassador in Britain was attacked by a mob of angry students following a speech at the University of Manchester.

Britain's Conservative Candidate Appeals to Jewish Vote

Britain's Conservative party candidate is hoping to persuade Jews to support his bid to become the country's next prime minister.

Britain Reconsiders Arms Sales to Israel

Britain is reconsidering its policy of selling arms to the State of Israel and it has yet to close a loophole allowing arrests of Israeli leaders.

British Scholarship Program 'For Palestine'

Britain will sponsor PA students to do postgraduate work in its country in a program called Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL).

Hamas Extends Arrest of British Reporter

Hamas has extended the arrest of a British journalist taken into custody two weeks earlier. No charges have been made public.

Gaza Terrorists Arrest British Journalist

Hamas terrorists are holding a British journalist suspected of supporting a collaborator with Israel. In 2007, terrorists kidnapped a BBC reporter.

Islamic Terrorists 'Made in Britain'

A Hamas website proudly reports on two young British citizens who have moved to Gaza to join the jihad against Israel. More where that came from.

Hackers Shut Down Jewish Website in Britain

Hackers posted an Arab flag and anti-Semitic messages in English and Turkish on the website of the London Jewish Chronicle.

UK Attorney General Wants Veto for Warrants against Israelis

United Kingdom Attorney General suggests amending law to give her power to veto arrest warrants for foreign political figures.

Times: Blame Terror on UK Campus Islamic Fundamentalism

Islamic fundamentalism on British university campuses may be responsible for the terror attempt on the Detroit-bound flight of December 25.

Jordanian Lawyers Seek Arrest of Two Knesset Legislators

First it was Europe. Now it is Jordan, where lawyers want an arrest warrant of two Knesset MK for their calling Jordan a “Palestinian” state.

‘Boycott Britain,’ Suggests Kadima MK

Kadima MK Tirosh suggests a boycott of goods from Britain, which has urged Judea and Samaria foods to be labeled “Israeli settlement produce."

'We Will Sue Terrorists in Britain'

The Almagor terror victims group says it will file charges in Britain for the arrest of Arab terrorists under the laws used to threaten MK Livni.

Britain in Turmoil over Arrest Order for Livni

The British government is urgently trying to repair the diplomatic damage following confirmation that an arrest warrant was issued for Tzipi Livni.

Britain Increasing Economic Pressure on Judea and Samaria Jews

The British government has advised supermarkets to distinguish between Jewish and Arab products from the Judea and Samaria regions of Israel.

Britain Punishes Israel for Anti-Hamas Offensive

Prodded by MPs and Amnesty Int'l, Britain will “punish” Israel for its anti-Hamas offensive earlier this year by withholding spare gunship parts.

British Police fear Massive Neo-Nazi Attack

British police fear that neo-Nazis will carry out a massive attack. Muslims and Jews are warned to be vigilant. Threats from Al Qaeda remain.