United Kingdom

UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalize assisted dying as public support for move rises

The government is neutral on the legislation, meaning politicians can vote according to their conscience rather than along party lines.

A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is treated an the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). May 6, 2020
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.

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

Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth 

As UK sanctions beckon, IDF West Bank chief Bluth tries upping law enforcement

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.

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


Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel

Miliband invoked his 60 relatives murdered in the Holocaust, then announced sanctions on Israel

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

UK police step up security measures amid antisemitism concerns before Jewish holidays

UK police launched Operation Tishrei to protect Jewish communities during the High Holy Days, deploying armed officers, patrols and specialist units amid rising antisemitic threats worldwide.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

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.

Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France

The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

‘If you boycott Israel, we boycott you’: Florida Rep. Fine warns UK of consequences - interview

In an interview with 'the Post,' he said Britain’s trajectory should serve as a “warning sign” for the United States on immigration and social integration.

US Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) (C) departs after a candlelight vigil in honor of National Police Week at the US Capitol on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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.

Ukraine contracting around 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies, defense chief says

Germany will deliver Patriot air-defense missiles to Ukraine from its national stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Tuesday.

Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions

Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

Miliband accuses settlers of ethnic cleansing as UK imposes sweeping sanctions

Miliband: UK believes Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing in West Bank, 'we refuse to be bystanders' • Alongside UK, France, and Canada, 12 countries say they back restrictions on settlements

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband departs after a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, September 8, 2026

US, UK step up sanctions to squeeze Iran’s economy and reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury Department said the action was aimed at grounding Iran's Mahan Air, already sanctioned by the US and the European Union, and all other Iranian airlines.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing them as "an economic D-Day", in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on August 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.