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‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz, Yorkshire landlord apologizes

Campaign Against Antisemitism: 'this is plainly racist. It shows just how normalized racism against Jews has become in Britain. Worse still, it has become cool. Not for the first time in history.'

‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz, Yorkshire landlord apologizes

UK Labour in turmoil

Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set timetable for departure

PM Keir Starmer faces a massive Labour revolt as 70 MPs and senior ministers demand his resignation.

Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set timetable for departure

Antisemitism in Britain

Man whips haredi women with belt in London

A man attacked Haredi women at a bus stop in Stamford Hill and cursed at them. A Jewish child was assaulted in another attack.

Man whips haredi women with belt in London

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

Counterterror police arrest two suspects after a suspected arson attack at a former London synagogue amid rising antisemitic incidents.

Counterterror police arrest two over London synagogue arson

First lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

'It may begin with the Jews, but it never ends with the Jews. Antisemitism may be first, but it’s never last,' says Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog during Magen David Adom award ceremonies in UK.

First lady Michal Herzog visits UK amid rising antisemitism

London:

Councillor elected despite suspension over antisemitic remarks

Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.

Councillor elected despite suspension over antisemitic remarks

UK religious leaders stand with Jews

Faith leaders from across the UK sign open letter declaring antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix,' following a wave of attacks on Jewish communities, synagogues, and institutions.

UK religious leaders stand with Jews

Terror in London

Man shouts at Jews on bus “You should all go to the gas chambers"

The suspect shouted "It's a shame Hitler didn't kill you" and "You should all go to the gas chambers," while also threatening to kill Jewish children and claiming to have a knife.

Man shouts at Jews on bus “You should all go to the gas chambers"

Palestine Action activist convicted of attacking police officer

Samuel Corner has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after striking a police sergeant with a sledgehammer during a violent raid on an Israeli-linked defense company’s UK site.

Palestine Action activist convicted of attacking police officer

London:

Counter-terror police investigate suspected arson at synagogue

A suspected arson attack on a former east London synagogue has sparked a counter-terror probe, amid growing concerns over a series of incidents targeting Jewish communities across the city.

Counter-terror police investigate suspected arson at synagogue

UK Conservative leader:

Antisemitism ‘national emergency,’ urges ban on marches

UK conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for immediate action against rising antisemitism, 'If we do not stand up now, then why bother saying ‘Never Again’.'

Antisemitism ‘national emergency,’ urges ban on marches

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Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

Kemi Badenoch faces a tense audience clash while warning of rising antisemitism in Britain, rejecting comparisons, and calling the situation a national emergency.

Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

A party of poison:

Green Party leader forced to apologize over Golders Green post

Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologizes after sharing a post criticising police over the Golders Green stabbing arrest; pressure mounts from senior politicians to tackle alleged antisemitism and remove controversial candidates from the party.

Green Party leader forced to apologize over Golders Green post

Threat level: Severe

UK: Terrorist attack highly likely in the coming months

Britain raises terror threat to 'severe' after antisemitic stabbing in London, warning attacks are highly likely amid rising threats to Jews.

UK: Terrorist attack highly likely in the coming months

Keir Starmer

UK government 'taking immediate action' after London stabbing

British PM says the stabbing of 2 Jews in London was not an 'isolated incident' but followed other attacks on Jews.

UK government 'taking immediate action' after London stabbing

Dramatic bodycam footage:

Police arrest suspect in antisemitic London knife attack

Bodycam footage shows police arresting knife-wielding man who allegedly stabbed two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green.

Police arrest suspect in antisemitic London knife attack

Golders Green victim blames government response to antisemitism

A victim of the suspected terror attack in Golders Green says he holds the British government responsible for failing to curb rising antisemitism, as police continue investigating the stabbing attack as terrorism.

Golders Green victim blames government response to antisemitism

Starmer

'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds COBR meeting after Golders Green stabbing attack, notes that the Jewish community feels 'exposed and vulnerable.'

'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'

UK envoy:

US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel

“I think there is probably one country that has a special relationship with the United States - and that is probably Israel," Britain’s ambassador reportedly said, while emphasizing continued strong UK-US ties.

US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel

London:

Iran Embassy urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program

Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.

Iran Embassy urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program

UK police arrest suspect amid wave of anti-Jewish attacks

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism after a series of attacks targeting London’s Jewish community, including arson incidents and assaults on synagogues and emergency vehicles.

UK police arrest suspect amid wave of anti-Jewish attacks

British investigation: Apartments for rent “to Muslims only"

A comprehensive investigation published in Britain has uncovered widespread discrimination in London’s housing market, with landlords advertising rental properties intended exclusively for Muslims.

British investigation: Apartments for rent “to Muslims only"

UK

8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites

UK police counterterrorism unit arrests eight suspects as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks in London.

8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites

International Monetary Fund

Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Another strong indicator for the Israeli economy: GDP per capita continues to rise, reinforcing Israel’s position among the world’s leading economies.

Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

A string of firebombings targeting London's Jewish institutions rattles Britain’s Jewish community. 'We cannot, and must not, wait before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society,' says Chief Rabbi Mirvis.

Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after Jewish businesses were set on fire on Friday night in Hendon, a Jewish area in northwest London. An Islamist group claimed responsibility.

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

Unusual incident near Israel's Embassy in London

Reports say suspicious objects found near Israeli embassy, no risk to public at this stage.

Unusual incident near Israel's Embassy in London

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain

Rapper Ye denied entry to the UK ahead of his planned Wireless Festival performance, prompting organizers to cancel the event amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic statements.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain

European ministers warn Israel over death penalty bill

Germany, France, Italy and the UK voice concern over proposed Israeli legislation allowing death penalty for terrorists, claiming harm to human rights and 'inhumane' punishment.

European ministers warn Israel over death penalty bill

Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party

A leak of internal WhatsApp messages by party activists was found to include harsh statements against Zionism and Jews.

Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Al-Adwan, 31, a doctor with the British National Health Service, has been charged with supporting Hamas and two counts of inciting racial hatred.

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Amid rising antisemitism:

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security org.

King Charles III accepts CST patron role as leaders warn of rising antisemitism following a suspected arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London.

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security org.

Exhibition in Britain: “Jews Eat Babies"

The exhibition, presented in the town of Margate, sparked a wave of complaints due to a series of images that visitors claim rely on extreme antisemitic stereotypes.

Exhibition in Britain: “Jews Eat Babies"

UK:

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Britain’s Foreign Office summons Iran’s ambassador following charges against two individuals suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service, warning of firm action against threats to national security.

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

'Go back to Qatar'

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Al Jazeera camera crew faced confrontation from local Jewish community members at the scene of an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

UK:

Art exhibition accused of antisemitism and Nazi imagery

Controversial exhibition in Margate sparks outrage after a Jewish visitor said she was driven out following a confrontation over alleged antisemitic and Nazi imagery, critics warn display revives dangerous anti-Jewish stereotypes.

Art exhibition accused of antisemitism and Nazi imagery

Study:

Sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

A Policy Exchange study found British Muslims oppose strikes on Iran at far higher rates than the general public, alongside wider gaps on global issues.

Sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Five Western countries criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon and called for efforts to prevent a large-scale military operation.

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

US President Donald Trump responds to UK considering sending aircraft carriers to help war effort. 'We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!'

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

Trump slams Spain as 'loser,' blasts UK PM over Iran

President Donald Trump criticizes Spain’s NATO stance and says UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should support US operations against Iran without hesitation.

Trump slams Spain as 'loser,' blasts UK PM over Iran

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

President says UK PM took 'far too much time' to approve the use of Diego Garcia by the US for strikes on Iran.

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

UK forces conduct defensive operations in Middle East

British PM, Kier Starmer, says UK forces are protecting 'our people, our interests and our allies'

UK forces conduct defensive operations in Middle East

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Met Police arrest suspect after anti-Israel slogans sprayed on Parliament Square monument; Downing Street condemns vandalism as abhorrent.

Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

A JPR survey of 4,822 UK Jews finds 49% celebrated Purim in 2025, with observance closely tied to age, children at home and synagogue ties.

Report: Just half of UK Jews celebrate Purim

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

Britain’s government wins permission to appeal a ruling that deemed its ban on Palestine Action unlawful. The ban will remain in place as the Home Office challenges the decision.

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

Report

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

The British government has barred the United States from using the base on the island of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a strike against Iran, according to a report in The Times.

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

Drama in Britain:

King Charles's brother arrested

Former Prince Andrew, King Charles's brother, has been arrested on suspicion of improper conduct in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

King Charles's brother arrested

13-year-old yelled 'Allahu Akbar'

Suspected terror attack at London school

This morning, the Daily Mail reported that according to testimonies from the school, the attacking boy, who fled and was arrested after a manhunt, shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed his victims.

Suspected terror attack at London school

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

British prosecutors announce they will seek a retrial after six pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted over a violent 2024 raid on an Israeli defense factory in Filton, following fierce criticism.

UK to seek retrial for anti-Israel activists over Elbit attack

UK:

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK:

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

Police in London announced that they would arrest protesters who chant the slogan following the massacre of Jews in Sydney.

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

London sanctions ten individuals and one Iranian police body, citing violence against peaceful protestors and pledging continued action with global partners.

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

Encyclopedia Britannica relabels Israel as Palestine

The Encyclopedia Britannica has removed a controversial map from its Britannica Kids section that labeled the entire territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea as "Palestine," with no mention of Israel.

Encyclopedia Britannica relabels Israel as Palestine

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

London:

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

London police detain 86 people after protesters backing a Palestine Action hunger striker breach prison grounds.

86 detained at protest backing Palestine Action activist

Why Out-of-Hours Medical Services Are Growing

With 63.9 million patients registered and traditional 9-to-5 hours no longer matching modern life, GP surgeries and dental practices across the UK are expanding into evenings and weekends to meet surging demand from working families

Why Out-of-Hours Medical Services Are Growing

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

UK police chief Craig Guildford resigns after a report found West Midlands Police used “greatly exaggerated" intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

UK police chief quits over ban on Israeli soccer fans

Open U drops ‘ancient Palestine’ reference after complaint

Institution amends course material after receiving warning that terminology risks erasing Jewish history and harming Jewish students.

Open U drops ‘ancient Palestine’ reference after complaint

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over social media posts praising Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was detained in South Gloucestershire for allegedly expressing support for Hamas online, in antisemitic and pro-terrorism posts, including praising a female Palestinian suicide bomber and her son killed in the October 7 attacks.

NHS doctor suspended over social media posts praising Hamas