The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Charles tamed Trump while rebuking Trumpism in ego-flattering masterstroke

King skillfully appeals to Republicans fond of Britain and Democrats anxious about rules-based order in state visit

The Guardian - US · May 1

Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK

Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmaker

The Guardian - UK · May 1

UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London

The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months."

Euronews · May 1

Britain On High Alert: Terrorism Threat Raised To Severe After Antisemitic Golders Green Attack

The UK's terrorism threat level has been raised to severe after an antisemitic attack in Golders Green, north London, heightening fears within the Jewish community

International Business Times UK · May 1

Friday briefing: How rising antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews

In today’s newsletter: The events in Golders Green this week are the latest in a line of attacks on the Jewish community that have led many to question their future in the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 1

UK raises terror threat level to severe after two Jewish men stabbed in north London

Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means intelligence agencies consider an attack highly likely in the next six months.

Euronews · Apr 30

Britain extracted 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados: Report

British colonial practices in Barbados resulted in the loss of nearly 25 million years of life and forced labor from enslaved Africans, with estimated economic losses reaching £1.6 trillion. Researchers used economic modeling and historical data to quantify this exploitation, aiming to foster understanding and reconciliation rather than demanding payment.

The Times of India · Apr 30

King Charles arrives in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

King Charles III arrived in Bermuda on Thursday after wrapping up a marathon US state visit aimed at healing ties between Washington and London strained by the war in Iran.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30

Europe Has Too Few Workers and Too Many Retirees. Cutting Immigration Will Make the Math Worse.

Europe’s resistance to immigration is a path to budgetary disaster.

Reason · Apr 30

Golders Green terror attack suspect Essa Suleiman was referred to government’s counterterror programme

Former translator came to Britain legally from Somalia as a child and has a history of ‘serious violence and mental health issues’

The Independent UK · Apr 30