GovernmentPM writes to synagogues to voice his support ‘at this painful and frightening time’Letter comes amid spiralling attacks on the Jewish communityBy JC Reporter1 min read
United NationsJewish leaders ‘appalled’ after UK ‘abandons principle’ on anti-Israel UN agendaLondon’s vote to abstain rather than oppose controversial Item 7 at the United Nations Human Rights Council is ‘inexcusable’ say the Board and JLCBy Jane Prinsley2 min read
IRGCFormer intelligence chiefs urge the government to proscribe the IRGCThey said a ban was a ‘necessary step’ to curtail the IRGC’s activity in the UKBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read
AntisemitismLabour’s social cohesion plan strengthens fight against antisemitismThe strategy backs resilient communities, granting them new powers to prevent extremist activity and enhancing coordination with local councils to tackle Jew-hatred across societyBy Lord Katz3 min read
GovernmentGaza MP calls for Islamophobia definition to be adopted across public officeShadow ministers warn Islamophobia definition could kerb free speech as Steve Reed sets out new social cohesion measuresBy Jane Prinsley3 min read
GovernmentForeign Office ‘missing in action,’ say furious Brits stuck in IsraelThe Prime Minister said efforts to rescue citizens from across the region was ‘one of the biggest operations of its kind’By Jane Prinsley3 min read
Sir Keir StarmerSir Keir Starmer affirms security for Jewish and Muslim places of worship amid war in Middle EastPM’s pledge comes as communities secretary Steve Reed meets CST to discuss safetyBy Jane Prinsley2 min read
UK calls for ‘urgent investigation’ into Francesca Albanese‘Restore confidence’ in UN by investigating special rapporteur’s comments, says British governmentBy Jane Prinsley3 min read||March 5, 2026 16:34
Ed Miliband ‘won cabinet revolt against PM’s plan to let US use UK bases’Former Labour leader blocked Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to give advance permission before campaign against Iran began, reports claimBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||March 5, 2026 14:05
Jeremy Hunt: UK ‘weakened alliance’ by delaying US base use‘It was a big mistake,’ the former foreign secretary insistedBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||March 4, 2026 12:36
UK warship deployed to Cyprus after attack on RAF baseHelicopters with counter-drone capabilities and air defence destroyer HMS Dragon sent to CyprusBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||March 4, 2026 12:13
US sanctions ‘Hamas-linked’ British national behind Gaza flotillasZaher Birawi denies he has any association with the terror groupBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read||January 22, 2026 17:19
Jewish MP barred from visiting primary school 'in case his presence inflames teachers', minister revealsCommunities secretary Steve Reed warns some incidents in UK now echo 1930s GermanyBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||January 11, 2026 16:00
Government signals Israel trade talks will resume after phase two of Gaza ceasefireTreasury minister Lord Stockwood indicates negotiations strengthening business ties could restart soonBy Lorin Bell-Cross4 min read||January 9, 2026 12:50
UK Government to launch antisemitism ‘action plan’ within days, minister confirmsCommunities Secretary Steve Reed told a Jewish Labour Movement gathering that the new strategy will leave ‘no stone unturned’By Jane Prinsley2 min read||December 16, 2025 13:27
Foreign Office forced to clarify that government officials have not held meetings with HamasMinisters had initially not given a clear answer to Lord Leigh but confirmed no such meetings had taken place following a JC queryBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||November 18, 2025 10:50
