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Israel rises to 8th place for UK investment projects per capita

New DBT figures show Israeli firms generated 16 UK projects in 2025-2026, with Israel rising to 8th globally per capita this year.

Israel rises to 8th place for UK investment projects per capita

Col. Richard Kemp

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Former British commander Col. Richard Kemp tells Arutz Sheva that antisemitism has created a bad situation for Jews in the UK.

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

UK:

Keir Starmer resigns

For the third time in four years, a sitting British prime minister announces his resignation. Starmer is expected to remain in office during a transitional period until the election of his successor as party leader.

Keir Starmer resigns

Report:

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Britain's Keir Starmer reportedly faces an imminent resignation deadline after a crucial election victory positioned rival Andy Burnham to launch a leadership bid.

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to resign

Expert rejects legal claims behind London exhibition backlash

Natasha Hausdorff argued that legal claims used to target a London Israel real estate event are unsupported by international law.

Expert rejects legal claims behind London exhibition backlash

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

Over 500 distinguished guests, including Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, join Ambassador Simon Walters in honor of His Majesty King Charles III.

British Embassy in Israel holds King’s birthday party event

A Bible lesson for boycotters:

Responding to the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and Australia

Every product purchased from Judea and Samaria, every order placed, every investment made, is a direct repudiation of a boycott built on the premise that Jews are trespassers in their own homeland.

Responding to the UK, Canada, France, Norway, and Australia

London Defends Israel:

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

Counter-protesters gathered in support of a UK Israeli Real Estate Fair, accusing demonstrators of intimidation and antisemitism while calling for stronger action to protect Jewish communities.

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

An anti-Israel protester disrupted the Arutz Sheva Conference being held at the IMP Real Estate Fair in London before being escorted off the premises.

Provocation at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Pro-Israel organizers say London police pushed their demonstration away from view, sparking accusations of discrimination and bias.

London Jews outraged after police move pro-Israel protest

Arutz Sheva Conference

Clashes between Israel supporters and pro-Palestinians in London

Dozens of Israel supporters gathered near a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Arutz Sheva conference at the IMP real estate convention in London, while large police forces secured the area.

Clashes between Israel supporters and pro-Palestinians in London

UK Elbit factory raid

Palestine Action members jailed, judge rules raid had terror link

Four Palestine Action members jailed over a violent raid on the Elbit factory raid in the UK. 107 arrested at a supportive rally outside the court.

Palestine Action members jailed, judge rules raid had terror link

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Binyamin Governor:

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

5th man charged in March arson of London’s Hatzola ambulances

An 18-year-old was charged in connection with the attack that destroyed four Hatzola ambulances in London's Golders Green area.

5th man charged in March arson of London’s Hatzola ambulances

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway announced sanctions against a number of Israeli figures, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

6 countries announce sanctions on Bezalel Smotrich

Weighing up cosmetic dentistry abroad vs the UK

Cosmetic dentistry has become a major part of modern healthcare, with more people than ever looking to improve their smile through treatments like veneers, bonding, and teeth whitening.

Weighing up cosmetic dentistry abroad vs the UK

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

31-year-old pleads guilty to driving the Manchester synagogue attacker to scout a UK defense site.

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

British doctor:

'My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis'

London-based Jewish doctor reveals some colleagues told him they would refuse to treat dying Israelis.

'My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis'

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Golders Green:

Arsonist targets apartment complex housing Jewish families

Arsonist targets a Jewish building in the Golders Green neighborhood of London, flees when confronted by residents.

Arsonist targets apartment complex housing Jewish families

Turkish activist banned from UK over anti-Israel rhetoric

Anti-Israel activists Cent Uygur, Hasan Piker, say visas revoked and entry banned, lashing out at Israel and UK government.

Turkish activist banned from UK over anti-Israel rhetoric

Actress Helen Mirren harassed by pro-Palestinian activist

80-year-old Oscar winner Helen Mirren was verbally attacked in a London street alongside her husband by a pro-Palestinian activist because of her long-standing support for Israel.

Actress Helen Mirren harassed by pro-Palestinian activist

Due to security

British Museum postpones talk on Ancient Israel

British Museum postpones an "Ancient Israel" lecture due to threats of deliberate disruption.

British Museum postpones talk on Ancient Israel

London:

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Firefighters worked to combat a blaze at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green. Police have ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Massive fire at kosher supermarket caused by electric malfunction

Manchester synagogue attack

Eighth suspect arrested following counter-terror raid

British police arrest an eighth suspect for hiding information on the Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur.

Eighth suspect arrested following counter-terror raid

'I lost faith in British society'

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Former UK United Synagogue chief Jeremy Jacobs is making Aliyah due to rampant antisemitism in Britain.

Prominent UK Jewish leader announces Aliyah

Radio station 'kills' King Charles

Due to a computer error, a radio station on air announced the death of King Charles and caused panic among listeners.

Radio station 'kills' King Charles

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

The man hurled murder threats at the synagogue's officer, threw a stone at a car owned by a Jew and said 'It would be good if we blew up one of their schools.'

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

London

Young man spoke Hebrew and was attacked by masked men

Five men speaking Arabic identified a young Israeli late at night in Golders Green, chased him, and then beat him so severely that he nearly lost consciousness and thought he would die.

Young man spoke Hebrew and was attacked by masked men

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

UK antisemitism wave

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

Over the weekend, a video was published showing a young man threatening to harm Jews by beheading them.

London: Police searching for man who threatened to behead Jews

'A genuine friend'

King Charles visits Jewish stabbing victims in Golders Green

British King visits London neighborhood to show support for Jewish community after recent antisemitic attacks in London,

King Charles visits Jewish stabbing victims in Golders Green

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

Britain’s Jewish community praises an announcement by King Charles of urgent government plans to fight antisemitism and foreign state threats.

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

UK:

Man charged over arson attack at former London synagogue

A man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after a fire damaged the entrance to a former synagogue in east London. Counter-terror police are investigating the incident.

Man charged over arson attack at former London synagogue

UK:

‘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

Watch:

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"