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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband addresses the House of Commons, announcing a ban on all dealings with settlements, September 8, 2026.(House of Commons handout)
September 8, 2026, 9:19 pm
Full speech: Ed Miliband says entire occupation unlawful, slams ‘settler terrorists’ and Israeli government that indulges them
British foreign secretary stresses his own Jewish heritage as he expresses ‘shame’ over what has unfolded in Palestine, alleges ‘ethnic cleansing,’ bans dealings with settlements
In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website in the House of Commons on September 8, 2026, Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband delivers a speech on an import ban of goods from West Bank settlements. (PRU/AFP)
September 8, 2026, 9:19 pm
Denouncing ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Bank, UK announces ban on all dealings with settlements
Sa’ar, responding to ‘outrageous’ move echoed by 11 countries, says Israel won’t bow to ‘jihadists, Islamists, antisemites, far-leftists and wokes,’ shutters UK consulate in Jerusalem
By Nava Freiberg, Jeremy Sharon, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham reacts as he meets with local business owners and guests during a visit to The Hub Cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, August 11, 2026. (Toby Shepheard/Pool Photo via AP)
August 26, 2026, 5:22 pm
UK’s Burnham said poised to ban trade with settlements; critics fear ‘de facto boycott’ of Israel
Reported move would be part of British response to E1 settlement expansion plan; some Labour officials warn it would be difficult to enforce; 140 party MPs sign letter of support
By ToI Staff
Ian Austin, the British trade envoy to Israel, during a visit to Haifa in late May 2025. (UK Embassy to Israel/X)
May 31, 2025, 7:21 pm
UK trade envoy visits Israel despite freeze in talks on free trade agreement
Ian Austin’s trip to Haifa reportedly did not include meetings with Israeli officials, only businesses
By ToI Staff
An El Al plane parked at Ben Gurion Airport, May 7, 2025. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
May 30, 2025, 9:38 pm
Could nations angry over Gaza war close their skies to Israeli planes?
Some fear Israel could face more isolation, including bans on local carriers, as even Western allies threaten repercussions if the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza don’t end
By Sharon Wrobel
The Buxton project in which Nofar Energy is involved, in Stoke-on-Trent, central England. (Nofar Energy)
November 19, 2024, 7:30 am
Nofar Energy secures $192 million deal to supply energy storage in Britain
Entry into new planned Cellarhead project in central England adds to portfolio of projects across UK, Germany, US, Italy, Poland, Romania and Israel
By Sue Surkes
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip in this undated handout photo released on April 4, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 4, 2024, 1:16 pm
3 former UK Supreme Court justices urge government to place arms embargo on Israel
Over 600 legal professionals say London obligated to halt weapons sales, review trade deals, sanction Israelis inciting against Palestinians; they point to World Court ruling
By Jeremy Sharon
Israel’s Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) and his British counterpart George Freeman sign a collaboration agreement in the areas of science, innovation and technology, Sept. 20, 2023. (Courtesy)
September 21, 2023, 7:40 pm
Israel and the UK clinch $2.1 million deal for joint science and innovation projects
Ministers of both countries sign agreement to jointly develop critical technologies like quantum computing and collaborate in areas such as AI, health and climate
By Sharon Wrobel
A group of members from Britain's House of Lords at the Knesset, May 2023. (Knesset spokesperson)
June 1, 2023, 8:28 am
Largest-ever British House of Lords delegation visits Israel to further tighten ties
Group raises concerns over planned judicial overhaul but focuses on practical measures to further improve trade between allies
By Jacob Judah
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, left, meets with his British counterpart James Cleverly in London on March 21, 2023. (Keith Eccles/Keefikus Entertainment)
March 22, 2023, 1:52 am
In London, FM Cohen signs agreement laying out future of UK-Israel ties
2030 Roadmap plan completed after years of preparation; foreign minister heads to Warsaw to complete pact on returning Israeli youth Holocaust tours
By Lazar Berman
Economy minister Eli Cohen arrives to the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on December 17, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 15, 2020, 9:17 am
Report: Israel asks UK to include West Bank and Golan in planned free trade deal
Israeli minister said to write to British government that most of Israel’s free trade deals cover these territories
By ToI Staff
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Downing Street, in London, September 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
February 6, 2020, 9:17 pm
Israel, UK to begin talks on establishing post-Brexit free trade zone, PM says
Netanyahu says he agreed on proposal in call with Boris Johnson; announcement comes as Britain enters 11-month ‘transition period’ when it will seek to strike new trade agreements
By ToI Staff
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) annual conference in London, November 18, 2019. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
November 18, 2019, 8:04 pm
UK’s Johnson dogged by questions over ties to US businesswoman
As candidates pitch economic plans, prime minister under scrutiny for relationship with Jennifer Arcuri, who reportedly had privileged access to trade missions, including to Israel
By AP and ToI Staff
Britain's opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers a speech during an election campaign event on Brexit in Harlow, England, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Britain goes to the polls on Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
November 15, 2019, 12:04 pm
How bad would it get? Month before vote, UK Jews worry over a Corbyn government
Victory for the hard-left Labour leader on December 12 could radically reshape Britain’s ties with Israel, prompt Jewish emigration, spell an end to domestic displays of Zionism
By Robert Philpot
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June 20, 2019, 1:56 pm
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From start-up to scale-up: Israeli high tech in the UK
In the past, Israeli founders were well known for early exits; now, we see companies raising later rounds of financing with valuations in the $100m’s and even over $1 billion
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