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INSS outlines recommendations for US, UK to set independent oversight, enforceable 'red lines'

On both sides of the aisle, candidates accused of antisemitism kept advancing and were dropped only when a separate scandal made them a liability, INSS researchers found.

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.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a reset in relations with Israel in September, including tougher measures targeting settlements in the West Bank.

Did UK pressure on Israel help Netanyahu, or bring his opponents closer to power? - analysis

NHS Blood and Transplant embroidery seen on the uniform of a member of staff, following the announcement of the re-balloting voted in the long-running dispute over pay and staffing, in London, Britain, February 18, 2023.

UK reports progress on Lord Mann’s NHS antisemitism review recommendations

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A poster against antisemitism is seen on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 22, 2025.

British Jewish orgs. launch new workplace antisemitism guidance with UK Business Secretary


Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools

UK schools could introduce restrictions on pro-Palestinian badges worn by teachers as a government review calls for stronger measures to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell (at the head of the table) and Sir David Bell (to her right) meet with education leaders and members of the Jewish community to discuss the government's response to Bell's review on tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. October 21, 2026.

Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools

The review revealed that one in five students overall reported witnessing antisemitism, while many cases went unreported due to a lack of confidence that incidents would be properly addressed.

The Department for Education sign is seen outside their building in Whitehall on October 15, 2024

French chaos: A godsend for Trump and Netanyahu, an extra shock for French Jews - opinion

Many French Jews are, in fact, asking themselves how authorities could protect them, despite their commitment to do so, if they fail to protect city halls, businesses, and regular citizens.

Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students,

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

"It's something that has lived with me ever since," she said during the often tearful police interview. "I blamed myself for years."

British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

UK police re-arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham last week said that the activity at RAF Fairford, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, was likely to have been coordinated in Iran.

A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026.

UK to fly RAF missions defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

In addition to Typhoon fighter jets, the UK will deploy an Atlas A400M transport aircraft and military advisers, expanding assistance announced in September.

An RAF Typhoon fighter jet is pictured ahead of US President Donald Trump's departure to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Man arrested after alleged antisemitic attacks on three Jewish women in London

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the Clapton Common area of Hackney, northeast London, at around 1:40 p.m. after volunteers from Shomrim London detained the suspect.

An area cordoned off by police near the site where a boat of the Metropolitan Police's Marine Policing Unit (MPU) struck Westminster Bridge, according to a Metropolitan Police statement, next to the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, July 24, 2026.

UK may sanction firms bidding on Israel’s E1 settlement tender, Miliband warns

Businesses and individuals bidding on E1 construction tenders risk “legal and reputational consequences,” Britain’s foreign minister warned, as the deadline for bids ends on Monday.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen on the day of a press conference regarding settlements expansion for the long-frozen E1 settlement, near Ma'aleh Adumim in the West Bank, August 14, 2025

British woman questioned by police over pro-Israel advocacy, referred to counterterror org.

Holly Passmore told the Telegraph that the officers asked her about her recent trip to Israel, telling her that she may be "at risk of manipulation."

Holly Passmore

In a London synagogue, a Jewish David stands up to the Green Party’s Goliath - opinion

As Elie Wiesel said in his oft-repeated guidance: “Stand up, do not stay quiet. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

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