The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-kingdom/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png United Kingdom | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/united-kingdom/ 32 32 Oxford Union to host banned US commentators via livestream after UK denies them entry https://www.timesofisrael.com/oxford-union-to-host-banned-us-commentators-via-livestream-after-uk-denies-them-entry/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:12:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836520 University union president, facing calls to resign for praising Hamas, vows to go ahead with talks from Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, both accused of antisemitism

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]]> Norwegian teen who planned UK murder was recruited by Iran-linked Swedish crime group https://www.timesofisrael.com/norwegian-teen-who-planned-uk-murder-was-recruited-by-iran-linked-swedish-crime-group/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:10:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835701 Prosecutors tell court that Johannes Natland was recruited by an organization called the Foxtrot Network, target of plot is unknown

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]]> ‘I can’t breathe’: Outrage, violent far-right protests after UK police handcuff dying student https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-cant-breathe-outrage-violent-far-right-protests-after-uk-police-handcuff-dying-student/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:57:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835395 Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered by Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse, spurring far-right figures to take an interest in the case and sparking anti-police protests

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]]> British Museum postpones lecture on Ancient Israel, citing security concerns amid feared protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-museum-postpones-lecture-on-ancient-israel-citing-security-concerns-amid-feared-protests/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832235 Significant number of RSVPs were believed to be potential protesters, museum says, adding that it'll reschedule event when safety of audience and integrity of program can be ensured

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]]> London police arrest 31 amid massive anti-migrant protest, smaller anti-Israel march https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-police-arrest-31-amid-massive-anti-migrant-protest-smaller-anti-israel-march/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:46:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824826 Police deploy 4,000 officers to maintain order in largest operation in years; UK's PM Starmer says far-right firebrand Tommy Robinson 'peddling hatred and division'

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]]> Prince Harry: UK antisemitism ‘deeply troubling,’ Mideast violence cannot justify it https://www.timesofisrael.com/prince-harry-uk-antisemitism-deeply-troubling-mideast-violence-cannot-justify-it/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:17:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823276 Amid wave of attacks, prince laments Britain's Jews 'feel unsafe' in their homes; implies criticism of Israel but says nothing can justify 'hostility toward an entire people or faith'

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]]> UK slaps sanctions on dozen people and entities deemed ‘criminal proxies’ of Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-slaps-sanctions-on-dozen-people-and-entities-deemed-criminal-proxies-of-iran/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:25:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821254 New measures come amid wave of arson attacks, allegedly backed by Tehran, on Jewish sites in London, though specific Iran-linked terror group not on list

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]]> UK, France to host meeting of defense ministers on Hormuz, amid Iran threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-france-to-host-defense-ministers-meeting-on-hormuz-amid-iran-threats/ Mon, 11 May 2026 03:43:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820692 Over 40 nations to attend Tuesday confab; Paris and London are sending military vessels to area of blockaded strait, as Tehran asserts only it can establish security in waterway

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]]> David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/david-attenborough-the-excited-but-hushed-voice-of-nature-programs-turns-100/ Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819352 Wildlife legend, whose family sheltered two German-Jewish refugee girls during WWII, is celebrated with BBC tributes and events

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]]> Local elections in UK could hasten end of embattled PM Keir Starmer’s tenure https://www.timesofisrael.com/local-elections-in-uk-could-hasten-end-of-embattled-pm-keir-starmers-tenure/ Wed, 06 May 2026 09:11:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817424 Amid Epstein-Mandelson scandal and economic struggles worsened by Iran war, the center-left leader faces a party crisis as expert says his ouster is matter of 'when rather than if'

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]]> UK Jews turning to veterans from elite British units to guard community sites – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-jews-turning-to-veterans-from-elite-british-units-to-guard-community-sites-report/ Sun, 03 May 2026 09:27:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815199 Sunday Times says organizations, including CST security group, hiring former members of Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment; institutions dipping into own funds to help cover cost

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]]> Palestine Action ban is risk to free speech, watchdog says, as UK gov’t appeals to bar group https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestine-action-ban-is-risk-to-free-speech-watchdog-says-amid-uk-appeal-to-bar-group/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:59:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813263 Lawyers for anti-Israel group tell court that government should have taken criminal measures against it rather than ban it, as state argues such steps would have been insufficient

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]]> UK appeals ‘overstated and wrong’ court ruling that Palestine Action ban is unlawful https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-appeals-overstated-and-wrong-court-ruling-that-palestine-action-ban-is-unlawful/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811984 Anti-Israel group co-founder laments 'severe restrictions' on freedom of speech caused by terror designation, imposed in 2025 after activists broke into air force base, damaged two planes; separately attacked a policewoman with a sledgehammer

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]]> UK police say 17-year-old boy charged over arson attack on London synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-say-17-year-old-boy-charged-over-arson-attack-on-london-synagogue/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:34:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3806912 19-year-old also arrested in connection with same attack, but not yet charged; incident comes amid string of arson attacks on Jewish-linked sites in London

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]]> UK’s Starmer says he’s sorry but won’t resign after facing MPs on Mandelson-Epstein scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/uks-starmer-says-hes-sorry-but-wont-resign-after-facing-mps-on-mandelson-epstein-scandal/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806642 British premier admits appointing ex-envoy to US 'was wrong,' says 'I take responsibility'; sacked official Olly Robbins reports 'atmosphere of pressure' to greenlight appointment

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