Britain

Starmer's government aids police probe into Mandelson's Epstein leaks

Starmer told his ministers on Tuesday that Mandelson's alleged leaks to Epstein were "disgraceful", marking his strongest condemnation yet of the man he appointed envoy last year.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC, US.
Demonstrators wave Israeli flags at a march against the rise of antisemitism in the UK, during a temporary truce between the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and Israel, in London, Britain November 26, 2023.

Jews, Hindus react more passively in hate incidents, Muslim responses broader, UK study finds

Encyclopedia Britannica editions are seen at the New York Public Library on March 14, 2012 in New York City. Encyclopedia Britannica announced it will be ceasing its print edition of reference books for the first time in its 244-year history to focus solely on digital versions.

Encyclopedia Britannica amends website after complaint about Israel erasure from maps, history

BRITAIN'S PRIME Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.

Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship


‘Invasion Day’ rallies mark Australia Day as anti-immigration protests also held

At Sydney's Hyde Park, the annual "Invasion Day" rally started with a tribute to those killed by a gunman in a NSW rural town last week.

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026.

Britain to launch national police service, dubbed ‘British FBI’

The UK government announced plans to create a new National Police Service to tackle terrorism, fraud, and organized crime, in what it says will be the biggest policing reform in nearly two centuries.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley arrives to attend an emergency COBRA meeting in response to Manchester synagogue attack, in London, Britain, October 2, 2025; illustrative.

Starmer, Prince Harry condemn Trump's 'little off the front lines' NATO comments

President Trump said of NATO, “They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”

 US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.

Migrants share tutorials for human smuggling on social media - report

Video tutorials on social media show migrants using risky methods to enter the UK, sparking safety concerns and highlighting the dangers of truck smuggling.

Migrants try to board smugglers' boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025; illustrative.

British anti-Israel group launches judicial review into NHS adoption of IHRA definition

Right to Protest, which has created a crowdfunding page, argued that medical staff who raise ethical concerns about Israel’s actions now face being treated as potential offenders.

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban

The government did not mention a particular age limit, but said it was exploring a ban "for children under a certain age."

Social media.

US considering offering British Jews asylum amid rising antisemitism, Trump's UK-born lawyer says

Amid growing antisemitism in the UK, Trump’s lawyer Robert Garson revealed talks with the US State Department about offering asylum to British Jews seeking refuge.

Protesters wave flags and hold placards during a demonstration organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London on October 9, 2025 to mark one week since the attack on a synagogue in Manchester; illustrative.

Prince Harry, Elton John face Daily Mail publisher in London privacy trial

The British royal and six others, including Elton John, are suing Associated Newspapers over alleged unlawful practices, including phone hacking and deceptive access to personal data.

Elton John (L), Prince Harry over a screenshot of the Daily Mail.

Qatar hired London-based PR firm to edit Wikipedia articles about its human rights violations

TBIJ alleges that Portland Communications - which was founded in 2001 by the now-director of communications for Keir Starmer - was contracted to carry out "shady, paid-for edits" on Wikipedia.

A man working on Wikipedia with a flag of Qatar. (Ilustrative)

Wine Talk: The journey continues

Adam Montefiore recounts 50 years shaping Israeli wine, from pioneering oak barrels to international awards.

Successful service: Presenting the Yarden Award for Wine Service with Segev Yerovam (C) to Avi Ben Ami (R).