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Mayside Partners Limited Launches CUNNTAS to Provide Professional Bookkeeping & Payroll Services for UK Businesses
Looking Behind the Badge on International Security Officers’ Day
Parashat Va’etchanan - Shabbat Nachamu
Prime Minister Pledges Growth in Every Postcode Across Whole of UK as He Visits Scotland
Ministerial Appointments
Speech: the UK Welcomes the Inaugural Meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Movie Review: "Seven Samurai"
A Timeless Epic Proving That True Heroes Fight for Others, Not for Glory
PM Call with President Trump of the United States
Social Engineering Scams: A Major Threat to Society
Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El-Obeid (Sudan)
UK Appoints Kate Harrisson as New HMTC for China and Hong Kong
UK appoints Kate Harrisson as new HMTC for China and Hong Kong
Joint Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award
The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea
Joint Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award
U.S. Squeezes Iran’s Regime Financiers and Shadow Banking Networks
Joint Statement on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative
Joint statement from the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative
Joint Statement on the Strait of Hormuz
Joint statement by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron on the Strait of Hormuz
Parashat Balak (Outside Israel Parashiyot Chukat-Balak)
What Really Interests a Person and WHO Stole the Gold?
Parashat Korach
How wise women may be forces for good to influence their husbands to avoid strife and their downfall
Speech: Deputy Prime Minister Address to the World Gold Council
The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit
Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland and Portugal on the US-Iran peace deal Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal
Tate Board Appointments
The Prime Minister has reappointed Kwame Kwei-Armah and extended the terms for Anya Hindmarch, Danny Rimer and Lord Ed Vaizey Tate Board Appointments Kwame Kwei-Armah has been reappointed for a second term of four years from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2030 Kwame Kwei-Armah Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE is a celebrated playwright and director. He formerly served as the Artistic Director/CEO of the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage. His career is distinguished by an OBE, the Charles Wintour Best...
Parashat Beha’alotcha in the Diaspora
The Bet HaMikdash Below and the Bet HaMikdash Above - Harnessing our energy and composing ourselves when fulfilling the mitzvot (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series The Parashah states, “Speak to Aharon and say to him, when you light the lamps, the seven lamps shall illuminate the Menorah”...
Heir Challenges Sale of Long-Lost Klimt, Alleging Shoah-Era Theft Was Concealed
New York Dispatch Heir Challenges Sale of Long-Lost Klimt, Alleging Shoah-Era Theft Was Concealed A legal battle has erupted over a Gustav Klimt masterpiece valued at approximately $100 million, with the last known blood descendant of the family that originally owned the painting accusing a Vienna auction house of disguising the work's identity in order to sell it rather than return it to its rightful heirs. Patricia Leahy, an American descendant of the prominent Austrian Jewish Lieser...
Member Appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board
The Secretary of State has appointed Catherine Colloms as a Member of the Horserace Betting Levy Board for a term of 4 years Member Appointed to the Horserace Betting Levy Board Catherine Colloms Catherine Colloms has been appointed for a period of 4 years, commencing on 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. Catherine is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chair. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Industrial Development Advisory Board at the Department for Business and...
Joint Statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz
Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden Joint Statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz Following the Leaders’ Level Summit co-chaired by the UK and France on 17 April, the UK, France, and partners...
AUKUS Partnership to Develop Advanced Underwater Technology for Defence Forces
First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2 AUKUS Partnership to Develop Advanced Underwater Technology for Defence Forces Follows first successful submarine maintenance period for a UK submarine at HMAS Stirling earlier this year, as UK and US submarines set to rotate through the Australian base from 2027. Additionally, three British companies named amongst winners of the UK 2025 AUKUS Maritime...
Assistant Secretary Yeaw Travels to Buenos Aires for Civil Nuclear Energy Conference and Bilateral Meetings
Assistant Secretary Yeaw Travels to Buenos Aires for Civil Nuclear Energy Conference and Bilateral Meetings Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher Yeaw will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 29 – June 5, 2026, to participate in the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Regional Workshop and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts. During his visit, Assistant...
Joint Statement on DPRK Sanctions Accountability
Joint Statement on DPRK Sanctions Accountability The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, and by the European External Action Service. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the European External Action...
UK Expertise Supports Guatemala’s Vision for Modern and Sustainable Urban Mobility
On 25 May a UK-led forum in Guatemala City brought together stakeholders to share expertise on urban mobility and infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions and Guatemala's Metroriel project UK Expertise Supports Guatemala’s Vision for Modern and Sustainable Urban Mobility The British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a forum focused on government-to-government (G2G) partnerships and their role in delivering modern urban mobility solutions. The event explored opportunities to support...
Parashat Naso in the Diaspora
Trading Places! (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Naso in the Diaspora The Parashah states, “The sacred offerings of each individual remain his own property. When they are given to the cohen, they become the [cohen’s] property” (Bamidbar 5:10). What does the Pasuk mean? Tosafot (Ta’anit 9a) quote the Chachamim from the Sifrei who...
SPC Update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) SPC Update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) in Great Britain for the following have been updated. Librela 5mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 10mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 15mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 20mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 30mg...
Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) The text of the following statement was released by the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States following their meeting on May 20-21, 2026. Begin Text The ICG reiterates...
Hebrew Synagogue Welcomes UK Court Clarity on Biologically Specific Facilities
Hebrew Synagogue Welcomes UK Court Clarity on Biologically Specific Facilities Hebrew Synagogue has today confirmed its support for the legal clarification provided by the United Kingdom Supreme Court and subsequent Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance regarding the use of single-sex facilities based upon biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The organisation confirmed that this position will apply across all facilities operated by Hebrew Synagogue throughout the United...
United States Responds to Ebola Outbreak in Africa
United States Responds to Ebola Outbreak in Africa The Department of State is coordinating a comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. By working to contain the outbreak before it reaches American shores, the United States is protecting the health of Americans at home and abroad. On May 15, 2026, within 24 hours of learning of the confirmed cases, the Department leveraged its outbreak response and humanitarian assistance...
HMS Tamar Returns to Honiara, Marks Deeper UK-Solomon Islands Engagement
The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar, among its most advanced ships, is making a return visit to Solomon Islands today after its first visit in 2023 HMS Tamar Returns to Honiara, Marks Deeper UK-Solomon Islands Engagement Permanently deployed to support the countries of the region both HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are on a five-year mission around the Pacific region. HMS Tamar has visited Asia, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and will visit Papua New Guinea after the Solomons....
United States Completes Accelerated Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela
United States Completes Accelerated Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela The United States, in partnership with Venezuela and the United Kingdom and with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully removed excess highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela’s shuttered RV-1 research reactor. The RV-1 was the country’s first and only nuclear reactor, originally built for peaceful scientific research and later repurposed for gamma-ray...
Betting on the Future While Destroying the Present
UK Sanctions Iranian Targets in Response to National Security Threats
Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity UK Sanctions Iranian Targets in Response to National Security Threats New UK sanctions target organisations and individuals who threaten international and UK security. Action demonstrates UK commitment to countering Iranian threats to UK national security, regional stability, and the global economy. Sanctions will deter attacks against dissidents overseas and disrupt illicit revenue...
The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments
The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...
Parashiyot Behar-Bechukotai
To what extent will you go to try to study Torah and more so Halachah? The determination of the Gaon of Brisk, Rav Yosef Dov Bear Soloveitchik z”l (1820-1892) to study by Rav Shlomo Kluger z”l (1785-1869) (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series It states in Parashat Bechukotai, “If you will...
Speech: World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Vesa Häkkinen of Finland delivered a statement on World Press Freedom Day on behalf of the UK and 33 other countries, stressing that a free, independent media is essential to peace and security across the OSCE region and beyond Speech: World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia,...
Businesses See Processing Times Slashed in Groundbreaking Trial
Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial Businesses See Processing Times Slashed in Groundbreaking Trial New paperless systems shown to significantly reduce processing times, with steps that often take days completed in an hour under pilot conditions UK exporters could see lower costs and faster access to global markets thanks to the innovative tech UK-Japan programme complements schemes launched with Germany and France A pioneering scheme to speed up goods...
Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative
Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative On May 6, the United States welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Norway to join the Pax Silica initiative. As a member of Pax Silica, Norway will play a leading role to develop diversified critical mineral supply chains. Norway’s Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Huitfeldt, signed the Pax Silica Declaration in Washington, D.C., officially acknowledging Norway’s participation in the initiative. The United States and Norway affirmed their commitment...
Anger Without Torah Is Emptiness — A Community Adrift
Parashat Emor
Exploring why Am Yisrael as a whole and the Cohanim specifically, are expected to achieve high standards in their lives (HaRav HaGaon Rav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a, a grandson of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Emor This Shabbat we shall read the mitzvah that the Cohanim may not become ritually impure through contact with the dead (meaning, it is forbidden for a cohen to touch a cadaver, or remain in a...
A Nation of Promises, A People Alone
Parshiyot Acharei Kedoshim
Spiritual growth and holiness are not automatic and there is no quick-fix for them, rather they are achieved through tenacity and prayer (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Painting by Raphael Perez (Flickr)—not connected to the dvar Torah, but a beautiful work nonetheless It states in Parashat Kedoshim, “You shall be holy, since I am Hashem...
New UK-France Agreement to Reduce Illegal Crossings
New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since the 2024 UK election,...
Joint Statement on Libya Unified Budget Agreement
Joint Statement on Libya Unified Budget Agreement The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America welcome the signing on April 11 of a unified 2026 budget for Libya, the first Libyan...
Parshiyot Tazria Metzora, Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
The Severity of the Sin of Lashon Hara and the danger of being a journalist (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series In the Parashah, our Holy Torah speaks at length about the leper. Our Chachamim in the Gemara (Erachin 17a) say, why does the leper deserve such a punishment? Due to the sin of...
Finland Joins Pax Silica Initiative
Finland Joins Pax Silica Initiative On April 16, Finland joined the Pax Silica Initiative, hailing a growing geopolitical consensus that economic security is national security and national security is economic security. Finland brings to Pax Silica key capabilities in trusted technology such as advanced mobile communications, AI, and critical mineral mining and processing. Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto signed the Pax Silica Declaration reflecting Finland’s joining Pax...
UK and the Solomon Islands Sign MoU on Forest Governance
The Solomon Islands government and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their partnership on forest governance under the UK-funded FGMC programme UK and the Solomon Islands Sign MoU on Forest Governance The Forest Governance Markets and Climate programme (FGMC) works with tropical forested countries to strengthen forest stewardship through inclusive dialogue, evidence-based policymaking, and market-based initiatives, supporting nationally-led reform...
Parashat Tzav – Shabbat HaGadol
The significance of Shabbat HaGadol – Preventing the “Final Solution” in Egypt (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Tzav – Shabbat HaGadol Our Chachamim z”l said (Tur and Shulchan Aruch siman 430), that the Shabbat prior to Chag HaPesach is called “Shabbat HaGadol” – “The Great Shabbat”, in commemoration of the great miracle that...
Parashat Vayikra
Shiny Happy People – How Moshe Rabbenu’s humility led to his radiant complexion (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Parashat Vayikra Our Parashah opens with the Pasuk, “Hashem called to Moshe, speaking to him from the Communion Tent saying”” (Vayikra 1:1). In Parashat Ki Tissa it states, “Moshe came down from Mt. Sinai with the two Tablets of...
Parashiyot Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parashat HaChodesh
Small aggravations gradually and accumulatively atone for our sins From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series This Shabbat, we shall read, “These are the accounts of the Mishkan (the Mishkan of Testimony), which were calculated by Moshe’s order by the Levi’im under Itamar, son of Aron the Cohen” (Shemot 38:21). Rashi, in his...
Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs
Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs Government overhauls nuclear planning and regulation to deliver golden age of nuclear and boost UK energy sovereignty streamlining regulation to simplify the building of new nuclear projects whilst ensuring better environmental outcomes drive for clean power essential to get the UK off dependence on volatile fossil fuel...
UK Ambassador Meets Honduras’ New Secretary of Finance
The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, held a virtual introductory meeting with Honduras’ Secretary of Finance (SEFIN), Emilio Hernández Hércules UK Ambassador Meets Honduras’ New Secretary of Finance The discussion focused on priorities for economic governance and opportunities for future collaboration. Secretary Hernández Hércules’ agenda focuses on strengthening fiscal responsibility, enhancing transparency, and supporting a stable environment for investment and economic...
Parashat Ki Tissa – Parashat Parah
A Person is Their Thoughts From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series This Shabbat we shall read, “When you take a census of the Bnei Yisrael to determine their number” (Shemot 30:12). Rabbenu the Orach Chaim HaKadosh a”h (Rav Chaim ibn Attar or Rav Chaim ben Moshe ibn Attar c. 1696-1743) explains in his commentary on the Torah...
Hard Water, Hard Luck: How Sage Appliances Leaves Customers High and Dry
Hard Water, Hard Luck: How Sage Appliances Leaves Customers High and Dry When a household brand builds its reputation on quality coffee, premium design and “barista-level” performance, customers expect more than glossy marketing. They expect reliability. They expect accountability. And when something goes wrong, they expect competence. One customer who contacted WireNews says they received none of the above from BRG Appliances Limited, trading as Sage Appliances, supplier of Sage coffee and...
Parashat Tetzaveh - Shabbat Zachor
The unity of Am Yisrael is an antidote to evil decrees (Based on the Ma’amar of HaRav HaGoan Rav David Shaltiel Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Tetzaveh - Shabbat Zachor It states in the Parashah, “You, [Moshe], must command Bnei Yisrael to bring you clear illuminating oil, made from hand crushed olives, to keep the lamp constantly burning. Aharon and his sons shall arrange for [the lamps to burn] from evening until morning in...
Parashat Terumah
It isn’t enough to study Torah and observe the mitzvot ourselves, we must also merit others (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Terumah It states in the Parashah, “[Separate **] your brother Aaron and his sons from amongst Yisrael [and] bring them close to you, to be Cohanim to Me” (Shemot 28:1). Meaning that Hashem said to Moshe,...
FOCUS Cover Story Signals a Preparedness Turning Point – ReadyWise UK Leads Europe’s Emergency Food Market
United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Discussions
United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Discussions From February 23–25, the United States and Mauritius will hold discussions in Port Louis led by the Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, with participation from across the U.S. interagency. These discussions underscore the continued importance of the Chagos archipelago and the joint U.S.-UK base on Diego Garcia to our national security. The discussions will focus on bilateral security cooperation and effective...
Parashat Mishpatim - Parahsat Shekalim
What is the connection between Shabbat Shekalim and a vaccine or antidote? From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Parashat Mishpatim - Parahsat Shekalim This Shabbat, Parashat Mishpatim, is also Shabbat Shekalim. We will take out 2 Sifrei Torah. In the first we will read the Parashah of the Week, Mishpatim, and in the second Parashat Shekalim, which appears in Parashat Ki...
Over £40,000 Recovered from Convicted Security Boss
The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding his security company’s employees in 2019 Over £40,000 Recovered from Convicted Security Boss The SIA, using its powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, has reclaimed over £40,000 that was earned through fraudulent activities by former security company boss John Gaines, and has returned it to his victims. Mr Gaines was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months’ imprisonment in 2019...
Parashat Yitro
2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial
2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, hosted representatives of 54 countries and the European Commission, including 43 foreign and...
Sudan Humanitarian Fund Call to Action Event
Sudan Humanitarian Fund Call to Action Event The scale and severity of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan requires an urgent, sustained response. The United States yesterday hosted an event with allies and partners with raised pledges of $1.5 billion in new assistance contributions. We continue spearheading efforts of the international community in stepping up action, securing access to the people and areas most in need, and ensuring burden sharing. The United States invited more than 20 donors...
Parashat Beshalach – Shabbat Shirah
WireNews Expands Access to Professional Press Credentials with a Digital Press Card
Parashat Bo
Fusion Energy Spinout Targets Next-Generation Microwaves
UKAEA spinout, MuWave, has secured funding from the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) to develop and deliver high-power microwave technology MuWave, a recent spinout from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), has secured £450,000 from the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) to offer commercial high-power microwave technology enabled by expertise within UKAEA. The funding combined with a spinout agreement with UKAEA will accelerate MuWave’s growth plans, develop...
Shomrim Alert: Tyron Nathan King – Follow-Up Notice
Tyron Nathan King As part of Shomrim Scotland ’s Watch and Report scheme, this follow-up alert is issued to synagogues and Jewish communal organisations throughout the United Kingdom, and around the world, with particular emphasis on Scotland. This notice relates to Tyron Nathan King , who has a documented history of threatening and abusive behaviour toward members of the Jewish community. In November 2025, Shomrim issued an alert following a series of incidents involving Mr King during his...
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Report on DPRK Violations and Evasions of UN Sanctions through Cyber and Information Technology Worker Activities
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Report on DPRK Violations and Evasions of UN Sanctions through Cyber and Information Technology Worker Activities Today at the United Nations, U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Jonathan Fritz briefed UN Member States and members of the press on the second Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report , which focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) violations and...
Parashat Shemot
Moshe in the Basket - The potential impact of paying attention for just one moment From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series This week we read about Paro’s decree against the Jewish children, to abort their lives as soon as they were born. In the Torah’s words, “The king of Egypt spoke to the [chief] Hebrew midwives, whose...
Parashat Vayechi
Yoseph’s belief in Hashem’s Oversight of him, gave him the strength to forgive his brothers A Ma’amar From HaGaon Rav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a, Head of Halachah Yomit(Translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Parashat Vayechi It states in the Parashah, “After he buried his father, Yoseph returned to Egypt along with his brothers and all those who went with him to his father’s burial. Yoseph’s brothers began to realise [the implications] of their father’s...
Parashat Miketz – Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Chanukah
Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan Begin text. When the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed just over seven years ago, it was hoped that it would bring peace after the country’s initial years of independence were scarred by conflict, including brutal violence against civilians. Despite the...
Parashat Vayeshev
Difficulties are facts of life, however, how we respond to them is our choice From HaGaon Rav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a, a grandson of Maran zt”l(Translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series It states in the Parashah, “Meanwhile, Yaakov settled in the area where his father had lived in the land of Canaan” (Bereshit 37:1). Our Chachamim say that Yaakov sought to live in tranquillity and then the ordeal of Yosef...
Pax Silica Initiative
Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a U.S.-led strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation driven silicon supply chain—from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and logistics. Rooted in deep cooperation with trusted allies, Pax Silica aims to reduce coercive dependencies, protect the materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence, and ensure aligned nations can develop and deploy...
British Embassy to Observe Honduras’ General Elections
The British Embassy will take part in the observation of Honduras’ general elections scheduled for 30 November 2025 British Embassy to Observe Honduras’ General Elections Acting under an invitation from the National Electoral Council (CNE), the British Embassy in Guatemala—also accredited to Honduras—will join the international observer mission. ADVERTISEMENT: Your Portfolio Starts Here — Sign Up with Robinhood Our role will encompass monitoring key stages of the electoral process, including...
Parashat Vayetze
Loving Me, Loving You! Two Types of Love From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series We read in the Parashah Yaakov’s exit from Be’er Sheva to travel to Charan and his labour by Lavan for 20 years; 7 years for Leah, 7 for Rachel and 6 further years. During that time, he also married Zilpa and Bilha, and they bore 11 children. We...
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability,...
Parashat Toldot
When may we and when should we, be economical with the truth From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, the Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Image Source: My Jewish Learning (Click) This Shabbat we shall read that Yitzchak wished to bless Esav. However, Yaakov, with his mother Rivka’s assistance, succeeds in receiving the berachot instead of Esav. He wears Esav’s best clothing and places on his hands and neck the...
Shomrim Alert: Tyron Nathan King
Tyron Nathan King As part of Shomrim Scotland 's Watch and Report scheme, an alert is being issued to synagogues throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland, concerning Tyron Nathan King , who has previously demonstrated threatening behaviour toward the Jewish community. King, a former student at Lancaster University, was expelled by university officials following a series of threats against, and involving, members of the Jewish Society in Lancaster, during which police were...
Parashat Chayye Sarah
WireNews Submits Evidence to Athens Economic Prosecutor’s Office in Profitosx24 Fraud Case
WireNews Submits Evidence to Athens Economic Prosecutor’s Office in Profitosx24 Fraud Case WireNews has formally requested that the Athens Economic Prosecutor’s Office (Οικονομική Εισαγγελία Αθηνών) open an investigation into a sophisticated investment fraud network operating across Greece, the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland. The request, submitted this week, includes full contact details, mobile telephone numbers, email addresses, and the names of the seven individuals identified in...
Fraud Investigation: New Name Emerges in Expanding Profitosx24 Scam Network
Fraud Investigation: New Name Emerges in Expanding Profitosx24 Scam Network The Profitosx24 fraud investigation has taken a new turn. WireNews has now confirmed the involvement of another individual, Stavros Georgiou , who operates a fraud using a UK mobile number (07350 029130) and is alleged to be directly involved in persuading victims to invest in the fraudulent Profitosx24 trading platform. This latest information was provided to WireNews by a Greek national who came forward after...
Funding Boost to Protect War Memorials Across the Country for Future Generations
Taxpayer grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK Funding Boost to Protect War Memorials Across the Country for Future Generations The government has announced £2 million in taxpayer funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support the repair and conservation of local war memorials across the United Kingdom, as the nation prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday. The funding will build on The National Heritage Memorial Fund’s ongoing work to...
Global Forex Scam Expands: New Names Linked to Profitosx24 Fraud Network
Global Forex Scam Expands: New Names Linked to Profitosx24 Fraud Network WireNews has uncovered new evidence linking additional individuals to the ongoing Profitosx24 investment scam that has already defrauded victims across Europe of thousands of pounds. This latest revelation follows our previous investigations — “ Forex Fraudsters Target Victims Across Europe – PayPal Turns a Blind Eye ” (4 September 2025) and “ Profitosx24: New Evidence of an Elaborate Investment Scam Targeting UK Users...
Profitosx24: New Evidence of an Elaborate Investment Scam Targeting UK Users
2nd Floor, Waverley House, 7–12 Noel Street, London, W1F 8GQ WireNews has uncovered further evidence of an organised investment fraud operating under the name “Profitosx24.” Following our earlier report , PayPal refunded one victim the full amount originally transferred. However, before that refund was processed, the victim — along with several others — had already been persuaded by two individuals, Nikolaos Stergiou and his associate Christos Psimolotis, to send an additional £1,200 via...
UK Unleashes First Dogs Trained to Detect Synthetic Opioids
Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes UK Unleashes First Dogs Trained to Detect Synthetic Opioids Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border...
Prime Property Auctions Under Scrutiny for Potential Breach of Estate Agency Law
WireNews NewsDesk Prime Property Auctions Under Scrutiny for Potential Breach of Estate Agency Law Two related companies trading under the name Prime Property Auctions are facing questions about whether their online “modern method” property auctions comply with UK and Scottish estate-agency and consumer-protection laws. According to company filings, Prime Property Auctions Limited (Company No. 12751013) is registered in England and Wales with a correspondence address in Birmingham, while...
British Chamber of Commerce Uganda Marks One Year of Impact
British Chamber of Commerce Uganda is proud to celebrate its first anniversary, marking a year of dynamic growth British Chamber of...
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UK Taxpayers Contribute Over $30 Million to Support Somalia’s Security Transition
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Completion of UN Sanctions Snapback on Iran
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SpudsToGo Seeks Global Master Franchisees and Store Operators Following Brand Relaunch
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Modern look, unified in-store experience and a refreshed website bring the three brands together under one confident identity