Britain

'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'

According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.

Rare Roman vehicle ornament depicting a panther with its paws atop a bearded man’s severed head discovered in Essex in 2024.
People gather outside the Russian embassy, following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported by prison authorities in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence, in Warsaw, Poland, February 16, 2024.

European governments say Alexei Navalny died after toxin poisoning in Russian prison

Israeli settlers gesture during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, February 7, 2026.

US, UK denounce security cabinet decision to expand West Bank annexation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with members of the audience after delivering a speech at Horntye Park Sports Complex, in St Leonards, Britain, February 05, 2026.

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits or is challenged? - explainer


US considering offering British Jews asylum amid rising antisemitism, Trump's UK-born lawyer says

Amid growing antisemitism in the UK, Trump’s lawyer Robert Garson revealed talks with the US State Department about offering asylum to British Jews seeking refuge.

Protesters wave flags and hold placards during a demonstration organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London on October 9, 2025 to mark one week since the attack on a synagogue in Manchester; illustrative.

Prince Harry, Elton John face Daily Mail publisher in London privacy trial

The British royal and six others, including Elton John, are suing Associated Newspapers over alleged unlawful practices, including phone hacking and deceptive access to personal data.

Elton John (L), Prince Harry over a screenshot of the Daily Mail.

Qatar hired London-based PR firm to edit Wikipedia articles about its human rights violations

TBIJ alleges that Portland Communications - which was founded in 2001 by the now-director of communications for Keir Starmer - was contracted to carry out "shady, paid-for edits" on Wikipedia.

A man working on Wikipedia with a flag of Qatar. (Ilustrative)

Wine Talk: The journey continues

Adam Montefiore recounts 50 years shaping Israeli wine, from pioneering oak barrels to international awards.

Successful service: Presenting the Yarden Award for Wine Service with Segev Yerovam (C) to Avi Ben Ami (R).

Jailed UK Palestine Action members end hunger strike, claim victory

Kamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello announced the end of the hunger strike, started by seven activists jailed for participation in a campaign of political violence and vandalism.

SUPPORTERS OF Defend Our Juries take part in a protest as part of the group's campaign to lift the ban on Palestine Action, ahead of a judicial review in London next week, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, November 22, 2025.

Three pro-Palestinian activists detained in Britain end hunger strike, some facing imminent death

All of the hunger strikers have been charged with offences allegedly carried out on behalf of Palestine Action, before the group was banned and designated a terrorist organisation.

A supporter of Defend Our Juries attends a protest as part of the group's campaign to lift the ban on Palestine Action, ahead of a judicial review in London next week, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, November 22, 2025.

UK declares 'no confidence' in police chief behind ban on Israeli soccer fans

"We have witnessed a failure of leadership that has harmed the reputation and eroded public confidence in West Midlands Police and policing more broadly," said interior minister Shabana Mahmood.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

UK temporarily closes embassy in Tehran amid protests, tensions - Politico

Earlier on Wednesday, pro-regime activists held a protest outside the embassy, burning Israeli and US flags.

Members of the Basij volunteer Islamic militia burn US and Israeli flags during a protest in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on January 14, 2026.

British intelligence agency investigated UFOs, secret documents show

“Logic would indicate that if significant numbers are reporting seeing strange objects in the sky then there may be a basis in fact,” a 1997 Defense Intelligence Staff memo said.

Illustrative image of a UFO

Jewish MP banned from visiting Bristol school to avoid angering teachers, fellow lawmaker says

MP Steve Reed revisited an anti-Israel campaign to prevent a pro-Israel Labour Parliament Member from visiting a school at the Sunday Jewish Labour Movement Conference.

British Housing Secretary Steve Reed walks outside Downing Street, in London, Britain, November 18, 2025.