Britain

Coulson Scandal Hits Cameron In Weak Spot

David Cameron's reputation as a Tory modernizer makes him more vulnerable in the current scandal.

MK Amir Peretz Escapes Arrest in Britain

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz is a wanted man; the politician barely escaped an arrest in the UK last week.

EU Free Worker Migration Threatened by Desire to Employ Locals

Ian Duncan Smith,Labor and Pension Secretrary, complains that jobs created are being swallowed up by immigrants

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

Britain is, and has been, one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world, says Hebrew University Professor Robert Wistrich.

UK Media Revelations Stir Up Old Animosities

The Telegraph was given a basket of Labour dirty linen by an insider and was quite happy to display it.

Bevis Mark Synagogue: More than 300 Years of Prayers & Judaism

Arutz Sheva TV's Hezki Ezra visited the 300 year old synagogue in London and met the site's curator.

Obama's Europe Visit: The Old Continent Still Counts

Attempting to rebut the image that he is ignoring Europe, Obama is starting with Britain.

Britain Ends Mission in Iraq

Britain pulls final troops out of Iraq. “It's over,” spokesman says.

Will the Liberal Democrats Be Jolly Good Sports?

In tomorrow's referendum the proposal to change the voting system in Britain will be trounced, possibly rendering the coalition unstable.

US and Britain Furious at Hamas for Mourning Bin Laden

Hamas infuriates the US and Britain for mourning Bin Laden – at the same time that Abbas makes up with it and seeks Western support for a PA state.

Referendum Makes Interesting Bedfellows in Britain

Britain's traditional voting system will be challenged in a referendum that splits the coaltion.

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

The European Human Rights Court quashed a British appeal and set a deadline for prisoner voting.

Britain Gives Gift to ZAKA For Effort to Save Terror Victim

Britain awarded a new life-saving device to the rescue group ZAKA for ZAKA's efforts to save a British citizen's life in Jerusalem terrror attack.

If Qaddafi Goes, Will Mugabe Be Next?

William Hague has called out against the regime of Robert Mugabe for being the same as Qaddafi's.

Change in British Law a Victory for Free Speech Worldwide

A change in British libel laws will correct a situation where draconian libel laws led to silence.Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld won the battle for everyone.

The Bar to Western Intervention in Libya Keeps Getting Higher

After having encouraged the Libyan insurgents the West is pulling the plug on them. Obama "believes in organic revolution."

Iran's Arming of Afghan Insurgents Hits Lethal Level

Although Iran's aid to anti-American Muslim insurgents was known, accusations now have been made on a senior level due to an escalation to rockets.

UK, US Weigh Military Intervention in Libya

America, Britain weigh the possibility of military intervention in Libya as Qaddafi loyalists urge war “until the last bullet.”

Anti Immigration Sentiment Soars in Britain

A British poll that shows 48% of voters would consider supporting a far-right party has caused alarm on the left, complacency elsewhere.

Analysis: Ad-Libbing on Libya, Rethinking Realism

All those who for practical or pecuniary reasons backed Qaddafi are furiously backpedalling.

Cameron Government Unveils Major Welfare Reform Bill

The British Government unveiled a major reform of the welfare system that is designed to combat Britain's benefit culture and save money.

British Admissions Show UK's Labor Party as Libya's Lobbyist

The recently released documents on the Al-Megrahi Lockerbie affair have fueled calls for an independent inquiry.

Cameron Argues for Muscular Liberalism to Combat Islamists

David Cameron's address at the Munich Security Conference abandoned political correctness. It may be a landmark in fighting Islamic extremism.

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.