Avanti West Coast commits to enforcing uniform policy which bans political symbols
The UK train company Avanti West Coast has confirmed that employees should not wear political symbols, despite the rail union incorporating Palestine flags into its badges. This follows employees at Euston station repeatedly wearing Palestine flag badges on their uniform. A customer reported to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) that
Edinburgh University pressed to confront rising antisemitism
The leadership of Edinburgh University has been warned that it must take action against rising antisemitism. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Vice-Chancellor and Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Edinburgh University, expressing serious concern that antisemitism is being allowed to take root on campus and
London hospital chief acts to prevent political symbols at work
A London hospital has taken decisive action following a complaint of harassment of a Jewish couple during the birth of their child. The nurse on duty was wearing several obvious pro-Palestinian symbols, including a watermelon lanyard, a Palestinian flag on her wrist-watch, a Palestinian themed, heart shaped badge and an
Church House urged not to host Corbyn’s controversial Gaza Tribunal
Church House is hosting a “Gaza tribunal” organised by Jeremy Corbyn despite its policy prohibiting lettings to groups that promote racial prejudice. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Church House, Westminster, which is the headquarters of the Church of England, to raise concerns about the Gaza Tribunal, taking
Offensive Booth removed from outside London tube station
A booth, erected by an Islamic organisation which contained a banner accusing Israel of killing children, has now been removed by Transport for London. The blue and white booth, covered in slogans and banners, had been placed without permission outside Shepherd’s Bush station. A slogan on the banner read: “Israel’s
London Midwife wearing pro-Palestine accessories alarmed Jewish couple
The joyful affair of bringing a new baby into the world turned sour for a Jewish couple at University College London Hospital (UCLH), when the nurse attending them used the occasion to spread her political ideology. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have accused the nurse of breaching the Nursing and
Artfinder removes antisemitic artwork
The online art gallery Artfinder has removed five paintings depicting offensive and racist imagery following a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to Art Discovery Ltd on 29 August 2025, pointing out that four pictures by Wim Carrette in the catalogue were antisemitic and another painting by
Israeli family intimidated at Luton Airport by pro-Palestine security officer
Luton Airport has been accused of possible breaches of Equality Law, after its security officer displayed pro-Palestine accessories, and gave full body searches to Jewish children and a baby. A Jewish Israeli family, travelling to Israel, told UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about their concerns, after they had been stopped
Artfinder accused of selling antisemitic art online
The online art gallery Artfinder is facing complaints about displaying offensive, racist and possibly illegal artworks in its online offering. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) was approached by a long-time customer of the online gallery, who was shocked to see the antisemitic art on sale. UKLFI has written to Art
British Wheelchair Basketball apologises to Israeli team for turning backs during Hatikvah
The British Wheelchair Basketball organization has apologised after the team turned their backs during the playing of the Israeli National Anthem, in advance of a match. The apology was made to the Israeli National Wheelchair Basketball team and the Israeli Paralympic Committee following the incident at the Nations Cup on