United Kingdom

UK's Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations

Ahead of a meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next week, King Charles said it was "only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past."

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends a meeting of the National Economic Council, focusing on driving growth in all regions of the United Kingdom on October 30, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

People hold placards and Palestinian flags on the day of a pro-Palestinian protest march through the city to mark the third anniversary of the war in Gaza, in London, Britain, October 10, 2026.

UK police warn of arrests ahead of Palestine Action protest at US Embassy

Campaigners from the Palestine Action Group protest outside of the venue of the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool Sunday, 27th September 2026

UK bars entry to Swedish academic ahead of appearance with Palestine Action founder


Trump says Russia to 'immediately supply' 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to US, global markets

Another 500,000 tons are expected to be supplied in November, and another 1,000,000 'immediately thereafter,' according to Trump. Zelensky responded by saying the deal was 'an investment in war.'

A bird flies near a price board at a Rosneft petrol pump amid fuel shortages following recent series of Ukrainian air attacks on oil refineries in Russian regions and further gasoline production cuts, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, August 14, 2026.

Reform's Suella Braverman: UK antisemitism ‘not going to get better’ amid systemic Islamism crisis

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: Former UK home secretary Suella Braverman warned that antisemitism will worsen without political change, accusing British leaders of failing to confront Islamist extremism.

Britain's Reform UK party spokesperson for Education, Skills and Equalities, Suella Braverman, looks on as she speaks to the media during the Reform UK party conference, in Birmingham, Britain, September 4, 2026

Two suspects plead not guilty of surveilling Israeli embassy in London on behalf of Iran

Nematollah Shahsavani, a 41-year-old dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, a 22-year-old Iranian national, appeared at London's Old Bailey court and denied a single offense.

The Israeli Embassy in London places its flag at half-mast to commemorate the victims of the Meron stampede that took place on Lag Ba'omer 2021.

UK's Green Party Jewish leader Zack Polanski loses parliamentary seat election to Labour candidate

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the seat in the central London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras with 12,292 votes, compared with 8,928 for Zack Polanski.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski delivers a speech during the Green Party autumn conference at the Brighton Centre in East Sussex, Oct. 2, 2026.

UK counterterror police arrest two Latvian men under National Security Act for RAF base incursion

The men were initially arrested on suspicion of trespass on a prohibited site and criminal damage, then re-arrested on suspicion of an offense under the National Security Act 2023.

B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. Police declared a major incident at UK's Fairford air base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.

As UK consulate closes, Sa'ar vows Israel will enact consequences on hostile countries - exclusive

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told The Jerusalem Post that Israel will retaliate against countries taking hostile diplomatic action, warning Britain it risks losing influence in Gaza and Jerusalem.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Diplomatic Conference in Jerusalem, Israel, on October 8, 2026.

UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'

The sanctions were brought against companies, including those allegedly involved in Russian financial services and entities that facilitate the production and trade of Russian ballistic missiles.

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023.

British man suspected of preparing terror attack against RAF Fairford airbase released on bail

Counter Terrorism Policing said on Tuesday that the man was arrested in Westminster and officers had searched a property in the same area. 

Emergency vehicles are parked at Fairford Youth Football club, near RAF Fairford, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. Police declared a major incident at UK's Fairford air base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under t

NYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive award

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Oct. 7, 2026, outside City Hall in New York.

British Royal Navy member charged with preparing to disclose information to unnamed foreign power

Teddy Young, 24, has been charged with two offenses and is due to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Thursday.

Police at the scene of a stabbing at a train station in Manchester, UK, December 2018; illustrative.