United Kingdom

UK's Reform party plans to stop an immigration 'invasion,' promising to create ICE-style agency

With Reform ahead in opinion polls ahead of an election due no later than August 2029, the party led by Brexit veteran Nigel Farage is ramping up policy announcements.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks as demonstrators hold flags outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 12, 2026.
Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Supreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe

Braverman asked the Supreme Court to lift the travel ban, arguing it harmed his UK ambassador appointment and Israel’s foreign relations after the Lod court overturned an earlier ruling.

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A Palestinian flag is held up outside the Royal Courts of Justice, on the day judges decide whether the co-founder of Palestine Action can challenge the UK government's ban on the group, in London, Britain, September 25, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott

The activists, associated with the Apartheid-Free Zone (AFZ) movement, have been canvassing neighborhoods in Hackney, Bristol, Sheffield, and Brighton.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters outside of Gail's Bakery in north London.

Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jews

Gail’s Bakery, which operates roughly 170 locations throughout the United Kingdom, opened its new location in north London, where it was met by a small group of pro-Palestinian protesters.

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British Museum removes the term Palestine from certain Middle East exhibits

The museum told The Jerusalem Post that the term Palestine no longer holds a neutral designation and may be understood in reference to political territory.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
London, England, General view of the British Museum with visitors, Bloomsbury, March 2025.

'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'

According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Rare Roman vehicle ornament depicting a panther with its paws atop a bearded man’s severed head discovered in Essex in 2024.

Three men jailed in UK over Islamic State-inspired plot to kill hundreds of Jews

Walid Saadaoui, Bilel Saadaoui, and Amar Hussein were arrested and jailed for involvement in and knowledge of a terror plot to target the UK’s Jewish population.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Walid Saadaoui, Bilel Saadaoui, and Amar Hussein were arrested and jailed for involvement in and knowledge of a terror plot to target the UK’s Jewish population.

UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal

The ban had put Palestine Action on a par with Islamic State or al Qaeda and made it a crime to be a member, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByREUTERS
A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

UK saw second highest total antisemitic incidents ever recorded in 2025

CST recorded 3,700 anti-Jewish hate incidents in the UK in 2025, second in total only to 2023. The number in 2025 was 4% higher than in 2024, at 3,556 incidents.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A person holds a sign in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as supporters of Kneecap member Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, hold placards outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, August 20, 2025.

London counter terrorism police investigating stabbing of two teenagers

The suspect, 13, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByREUTERS
Police officers stand outside New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, in London, Britain March 21, 2023.

Brexit was 'biggest act of self harm,' reversing it is 'ultimate goal,' London Mayor Khan says

Khan has declared that he wants Britain to eventually rejoin the EU, calling for a return to the single market and the customs union.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByESTHER DAVIS
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks at the London Tech Week in London, Britain, June 12, 2023.

Britain's Jewish community pushes back as antisemitism reaches historic levels

After October 7, British Jews abandon quiet diplomacy, mobilize institutions, and secure unprecedented government backing

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER
A demonstration was organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London in October to mark one week since the attack on a synagogue in Manchester. The Jewish community is not taking the onslaught of antisemitism lying down.

Britain’s Prince William deepens ties with Saudi Arabia during official visit

The British royals' visit follows a 2025 trip to Saudi Arabia by Britain's finance minister, which London said had unlocked trade and investment agreements worth 6.4 billion pounds ($8.71 billion).

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByREUTERS
Britain's Prince William meets with Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 9, 2026.

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits or is challenged? - explainer

The British prime minister is facing increased calls from senior Labour Party officials to step down following recent revelations from the Epstein Files.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with members of the audience after delivering a speech at Horntye Park Sports Complex, in St Leonards, Britain, February 05, 2026.