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UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections

The UK government has paused its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following US President Trump’s criticism and concerns over US approval.

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Supporters and members of the British Indian Ocean territory Chagos Archipelago hold placards and the territory's flag outside the Houses of Parliament in London on January 7, 2026, to protest against a proposed plan by the British government to hand over the islands to Mauritius.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint statement with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026.

Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo ⁠Salvini said on Wednesday that Italy would not deploy naval vessels to patrol the area without authorization from the United Nations. 

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Green Party leader Zack Polanski speaks during the launch of the local election campaign in London, England, April 9, 2026.

Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel

“It is outrageous that Israel is still enjoying diplomatic and trade privileges from the international community," said Polanski during his party's local election campaign.

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Kanye West at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups

According to the BBC, Ye's electronic travel authorization was withdrawn on the grounds that his presence in the UK would not be “conducive to the public good.”

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Brent Council under fire for twinning with Nablus in what some call 'deeply ill judged' decision

Brent Council’s decision to twin with Nablus, a city linked to Hamas, has sparked backlash, with some criticizing the move as a waste of taxpayers' money and a threat to community cohesion.

APRIL 7, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Teens arrested for UK ambulance arson radicalized 'beyond Islamism,' expert analyzes

The four are being tried for arson with intent to endanger life and not terrorism.

APRIL 6, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

APRIL 5, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.

Antisemitism in UK schools hit all-times high over last three years, investigation reveals

According to The Telegraph, since the Hamas October 7 attack in 2023, there has been a significant increase in antisemitism in Britain, with record numbers recorded in 2023, with 4,298 incidents.

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People gather outside London's High Court in London, Britain, July 30, 2025.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.

Three suspects in UK Hatzola ambulance arson arrested, charged for attack

Two British nationals, 20-year-old Hamza Iqbal and 19-year-old Rehan Khan, and one unnamed 17-year-old British-Pakistani dual citizen were charged with an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances.

APRIL 4, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organisation, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026.

UK hosts talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz, US absent

British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will chair the virtual meeting of about 35 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

APRIL 2, 2026ByREUTERS
An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026

Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit

Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, was welcomed in Berlin on Monday, where he met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

APRIL 1, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of their meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, March 31, 2026.

UK will not be drawn into war, will free energy bills from Russian, Iranian control, PM says

Starmer said the UK will be “exploring each and every diplomatic avenue” in order to push for de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 

APRIL 1, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.

Bath, UK mayor resigns after amplifying idea that Jewish ambulance arson was ‘false flag' attack

Bharat Pankhania, the mayor of Bath, England, resigned after suggesting that the antisemitic attack that set fire to four Hatzolah ambulances in London was committed by Jews.

APRIL 1, 2026ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
A bird's eye view of the ancient Roman city of Bath, England.