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UK stocks fall as lack of progress in US-Iran talks lifts oil prices

Oil prices rose more than 4% after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia and diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, US, September 16, 2026.
WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES’ COURT; Illustrative.

Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offenses appears in court

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham interacts with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026.

Moscow summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis attends the scene after four Hatzolah ambulances were set on fire overnight on March 23, 2026 in London, England.

London Jews warn of security crisis after antisemitic arson attacks


US embassy staffer smuggled out of London amid allegations of indecent child imagery - report

The BBC said that the staffer, who was flown back to the US on a commercial flight, has diplomatic protections despite not being a diplomat.

A photograph taken on June 22, 2025 shows the American flag flapping in the air at US Embassy, south London.

Bayeux Tapestry London exhibition faces backlash over billionaire sponsor’s Israel ties

Middle East Eye reported on Wednesday that Tulchinsky owns a defense-tech-focused venture capital fund based in Israel, led by a recently retired army commander.

Igor Tulchinsky, CEO of WorldQuant, speaks at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2025.

Pro-Israel rally outside Downing Street calls to ‘Sanction Terror Not Judea and Samaria’

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice also attended and addressed the crowd, sharply criticizing the Labour government over the policy shifts.

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; Illustrative.

Two arrested in London over suspected Iran-linked national security offenses

London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.

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

UK man charged with aiding Russian intelligence, planning drone factory sabotage

A UK man is accused of providing Russian intelligence with details of four drone factories and volunteering to sabotage them, as Britain warns of growing Russian-linked threats.

A general view outside Westminster Magistrates' Court on July 21, 2026 in London, England.

Advocacy groups launch witness appeal after alleged assault of Jewish boy outside London station

In response to inquiries from The Jerusalem Post, both the Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police stated they have no record of any report matching the incident.

Passengers gather outside Manchester Piccadilly train station after a major disruption to rail service in the Midlands and northwest England on August 06, 2026 in Manchester, England.

PA's UK Embassy praises Foreign Sec. Miliband's ban on trade with West Bank settlements

PA Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot praised Britain's settlement trade ban as a "turning point" and called for further sanctions, including an arms embargo on Israel.

Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Authority's mission to the United Kingdom, gestures during a ceremony after Britain announced on Sunday its recognition of a Palestinian state at the mission's headquarters in London, Britain, September 22, 2025; illustrative.

When the lights went down, I finally understood Ariana Grande's hold on me

At 29, I flew to London to see the singer whose music had followed me through love, grief and growing up. At The O2, I understood why her voice had stayed with me.

Ariana Grande attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London

Polanski told the Camden New Journal on Thursday that he will stand in a by-election for the London constituency, which he said “represents so many of the things that make London so special."

Britain's Green Party Leader Zack Polanski leaves Broadcasting House on the day of his appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show in London, Britain, May 3, 2026.

UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws

The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.

The Citibank logo is displayed at a branch in New York City, July 16, 2025; illustrative.