Britain

Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report

One of the pilots described the matter to the Times as a rare incident that he hadn’t experienced “in a long time.” 

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.
Protesters hold signs during a pro-Iranian regime demonstration outside the US Embassy in London titled the "March Against US-Zionist Terror and Imperialism," March 22, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian agents use Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protest activity - report

Text reading "7 July 2005 Opposite this Place A Bus Was Bombed Killing" is displayed on the memorial to victims of the London Bombing in Tavistock Square on June 02, 2025 in London; illustrative.

UK charity regulator allowing Islamist, Iran-backed hate to spread, victims say - report

A general view of the atmosphere during the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Los Angeles on September 13, 2024 in Culver City, California; Illustrative.

London Nova Festival exhibit's sign removed over fears of antisemitic crimes


UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer

His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest, but piled pressure on the British leader, who has so far weathered a drip-fed series of demands that he step down.

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting walks on Downing Street, on the day of the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 13, 2026.

Prince Harry says antisemitism in UK is 'deeply troubling'

Britain has seen a surge in antisemitism since the October 7 attacks, with a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London in recent weeks and two Jewish men stabbed in April 2026.

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the Kyiv Security Forum , in Kyiv on April 23, 2026.

The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment

What’s missing is the confidence to believe that an actual British song, written by actual British people, performed by an actual British artist, could win Eurovision.

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, representing the United Kingdom, attends the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest’s ‘Turquoise Carpet’ event in Vienna, Austria, on May 10, 2026.

One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues

For context, this means that over 1 in 10 candidates who were elected to English local councils are Muslim sectarians.

 A PROTEST in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza takes place in London, in July. Instead of uniting against the evil of the October 7 attack, much of the international community has focused on Israel’s military response, urging Israeli restraint and calling for a ceasefire, the writer maintains.

From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion

From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.

Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, takes part in a march against far-right extremism from Park Lane to Trafalgar Square, organised by the Together Alliance, a coalition of unions and civil society groups, in London, Britain, March 28, 2026.

Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader

Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, February 11, 2026.

Two arrested in connection to arson against former synagogue in London

Minor damage was caused to the building gates in the latest incident in a wave of attacks on UK Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case

The operation is the first time the UK military has deployed medical personnel to provide humanitarian support via a parachute jump, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

An ICU Nurse and a paratrooper jump from 16 Air Assault Brigade to provide medical support to people , after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Friday confirmed one suspected case of Hantavirus of a British national on Tristan da Cunha, Britain, May 9, 2026.

Antisemitism a 'major problem' in UK, majority of British people say following London stabbing

A total of 63% of Britons say that prejudice against Jews is a major or significant problem in British society, the highest of the 11 groups the poll asked about.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, and British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speak with members of the Jewish community during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

British Jews, allies hold 20,000-strong protest against antisemitism in London

The tagline for this year is "Britain stands with British Jews," and organizers are encouraging everyone who opposes Jewish hate to join.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.