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WATCH: UK special forces mount daring raid to free hijacked ship

On Oct 25, British Special Forces stormed a Greek oil tanker hijacked by Nigerian assylum-seekers.

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.'

Dramatic improvement in recovery from Covid-19?

Almost 8/10 coronavirus patients admitted to intensive care pulling through. UK clinical trials identify drugs that raise survival odds.

UK: Five-year-old boy saves his mother's life

Police commander describes 5-year-old's actions as 'incredible,' praises 'quick thinking' which saved mother's life.

Former UK lawmaker: 'We need the spirit of the Maccabees'

John Mann, a non-Jewish Brexit supporter, is the UK’s loudest critic of anti-Semitism.

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

'Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimization'

Strategic Affairs Minister Farkash-Hacohen urges British FM Dominic Raab to 'stop anti-Israel delegitimization.'

UK Economy Set for World-Beating Growth in Q3 of 2020

The third quarter of 2020 has the UK economy on course for record-breaking growth, as the coronavirus recovery continues at pace.

Boris Johnson: It's time to go back to school

Watch: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that it's vital kids go back to school in September

British Foreign Sec. to visit Israel, press for peace with PA

British Foreign Sec.Dominic Raab to visit Israel, press for peace with Palestinian Authority.

Israel extradites ex-citizen to UK to face serious charges

Man who renounced his Israeli citizenship extradited to UK for money laundering, passport falsification, and drug charges.

Pub patron to Jewish student: 'We should have gassed all of you'

Pub patron in England tells Jewish student 'We should have f***ing gassed the lot of you,' while another patron threatens to beat her.

UK takes aim at junk food advertising

PM Boris Johnson pushes plan to limit advertising for junk food, ban buy-one-get-one-free deals.

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

Britain's Dominic Raab confirms: Russian intelligence have been targeting efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine. 'Important to call it out.'

UK terror stabbing suspect identified

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

'British Jews against Occupation' oppose Hotovely appointment

Petition urges UK government to reject Tzipi Hotovely's nomination as Israeli ambassador to UK, saying her values "have no place in the UK."

UK analysis: Jews more likely to die from coronavirus

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows.

New report to focus on difficulties faced by black Jews

The largest UK Jewish group has commissioned a report on the prejudice black Jews face.

UK death rates may be more than double official numbers

As number of total excess deaths in UK reaches over 41,000, analysis questions if official numbers are accurate.

UK: 106-year-old woman overcomes coronavirus

Connie Titchen from Birmingham has lived through two world wars and feels 'very lucky' to have survived the virus.

'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Friedman, community rabbi of the New West End Synagogue, Bayswater, UK, tells how his community is managing the crisis.

Top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge

The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'

'Ensuring lessons of Auschwitz live on for future generations'

British Government promises to provide £1 million funding to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation.

UK Labour rivals take on anti-Semitism at first debate

Five Labour party hopefuls discuss anti-Semitism and their thoughts on British PM Johnson.

Britain: Labour candidate promises to end anti-Semitism

Keir Starmer, candidate for Labour party leader, says he supports 'chucking out' anti-Semitic party members.

At long last:

UK parliament approves Brexit deal

Brexit is approved on schedule for January 31 breakaway.

UK: Fire that destroyed yeshiva - caused by Hanukkah candles

Students at British yeshiva left campus for Hanukkah party - leaving candles unattended, resulting in massive fire that destroyed the school

UK: Yeshiva destroyed in blaze, Torah scrolls burned

Fire rips through yeshiva in eastern England, destroying Torah scrolls and prayer books.

Prince Charles to visit Israel

In first, UK's Prince of Wales will undertake program of engagements in Israel.

Orthodox Jewish candidate's reaction to Corbyn speech goes viral

Brexit Party candidate Yosef David couldn't hide his astonishment at Corbyn's remark: 'We did not descend into the gutter.'

Why are so many short-term lenders going into administration?

What is behind the large number of short-term lenders going into administration - a trend which has caused major market concern?

British elections 2019: A guide for the [Jewish] perplexed

UK: Police sergeant faces hearing for mocking Jewish officer

British police sergeant to face hearing after he dangled pepperoni pizza slice in front of Jewish officer.

£2.8 million awarded to joint British-Israeli medical research

BIRAX grant awarded to 7 bilateral research projects in the field of ageing.

Special UK Israel Tech Hub to focus on healthcare

British Embassy in Israel launches flagship technology program - TeXchange 2020.

UK teacher fired for threatening to send pupils to gas chambers

The teacher allegedly had told her students that she was “joking” and urged them not to tell anyone.

British philanthropist awarded prestigious interfaith award

David Dangoor is awarded the Sternberg Interfaith Gold Medallion for his contribution to improved understanding between faiths.

Chief Rabbi of UK speaks of BDS and rise of anti-Semitism

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis of United Kingdom speaks on rise of anti-Semitism and effects of BDS movement in UK.

Report: Boris Johnson to try to force new elections in UK

After Supreme Court nullified suspension of Parliament, PM reportedly preparing bid to force new elections in the UK.

Cyclone Dorian heading towards UK

Hurricane Dorian, weakened to post-tropical cyclone, finishes lashing Canada before heading off towards UK.

London: A mix of foreign tourism and Islamic tribalism

British teen pleads not guilty in Cyprus rape claim trial

19-year-old British tourist suspected of falsely accusing 12 Israeli teens of gang rape released on bail after entering plea of not guilty.

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iranian court upholds sentences for two alleged spies Iran claims worked on Israel's behalf, giving both 10 years in prison.

UK court orders man to pay wife until he gives her a 'get'

Court orders British businessman to pay his wife maintenance until he he grants her a traditional Jewish divorce document.

Homeowners choosing home improvements over moving due to Brexit

More and more UK homeowners are looking to revamp their current property instead of moving and finding a new home altogether.

UK: Man pushes baby stroller, calls parents 'dirty Jews'

Incident being investigated as 'racially aggravated assault' by British police.

UK teen in Cyprus rape case: Police forced me to confess

New twist in Cyprus rape case: 19-year-old British teen who accused 12 Israelis of gang rape now says she was forced to sign confession.

Anti-Semitism in Labour Party is "fueled" by Twitter accounts

A report by a Jewish watchdog group identifies 36 Twitter accounts which are the 'engine room' of denying Labour anti-Semitism.

Suicidal Christianity turns British cathedrals into golf courses

Watch: PM Boris Johnson makes first speech in Parliament

New UK PM Boris Johnson makes his first speech in Parliament as prime minister.

UK's next PM? Boris Johnson expected to win Tory vote Tuesday

Conservative party to announce winner of 7-week leadership race, effectively choosing UK's next premier. Boris Johnson favored to win.

British Airways cancels flights to Cairo

British Airways suspends flights to Egyptian capital for one week as a 'precaution.' Lufthansa flights to Cairo are also canceled.

67 Labour MPs blast Corbyn over anti-Semitism crisis

One third of all Labour MPs sign public letter accusing Jeremy Corbyn of 'failing to defend anti-racist values' amid anti-Semitism scandals.

Jeremy Corbyn calls emergency meeting over Labour anti-Semitism

Labour UK chief to convene shadow cabinet amid ongoing crisis over anti-Semitism within the party, following BBC expose.

British tennis champ says club rejected her due to anti-Semitism

Angela Buxton, who won at Wimbledon in 1956, claims she was rejected by All England Club because of anti-Semitism.

FCA crackdown on UK overdraft fees

Financial Conduct Authority plan overhaul of UK overdraft fees, claim current system is ‘dysfunctional’, caused ‘significant consumer harm.’

HSBC offers cash to students switching accounts

UK students offered cash in exchange for switching to HSBC student account.

Anti-Israel activist jailed for racist rant commits suicide

British anti-Israel activist who was jailed for drunken, racist incident onboard plane has been found dead in apparent suicide.

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid visits Western Wall

Sajid Javid makes first visit by senior UK official to Western Wall in Jerusalem in 19 years.

Police called to UK's Boris Johnson's home over domestic spat

The front-runner for the UK's next PM faces criticism after neighbor calls the police on hearing 'screaming, shouting and banging.'