Concerns raised over Wiley’s inclusion in 2026 MOBO Awards
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the organisers of the MOBO Awards and to the BBC to raise serious concerns about the planned inclusion of grime artist Wiley in this year’s event. The 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards are scheduled to take place on 26 March,
School Apologises and Changes Policies After Complaint Over Palestinian Cultural Event
A south London school has apologised and introduced policy changes after concerns were raised about a Palestinian-themed children’s event held on its premises. The school will change its lettings policies to avoid hosting politically charged events, has disciplined staff members who wore political emblems at school, and plans to include
Webinar: Challenging Institutional Appeasement
UKLFI Charitable Trust invites you to a webinar on Challenging Institutional Appeasement with Simone Schehtman and Michael Rowe, chaired by Natasha Hausdorff. It will be on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 4pm UK time. (6pm Israel, 5pm Europe, 12.00 US East Coast) On 16 October 2025 the Birmingham City
London pension fund manager warned over legal risks of Israel divestment campaign
London CIV, which manages London local authorities’ pension investments, has been warned about the potential legal risks of yielding to pressure to divest from companies connected with Israel. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Dean Bowden, chief executive of London CIV, raising concerns about calls from activist groups
London Luton Airport Apologises to Israeli Author after Airport Incident
Luton Airport has issued a formal written apology to Israeli author Alon Penzel, after an incident when he was abused by airport security. Luton Airport has also confirmed that enhanced staff training has been implemented to strengthen its standards of professionalism, equality and respect for all passengers. UK Lawyers for
Ryanair apologises about pro-Palestine badge at Stansted Airport
Ryanair has apologised and launched an internal investigation following a complaint about a staff member wearing a pro-Palestinian badge during an interaction with a passenger at London Stansted Airport. A Ryanair spokesperson said: “It is not Ryanair policy for staff to wear badges, symbols or other items that might be
UKLFI Writes to Ryanair Over “Palestine Flag” Badge Incident at Stansted
A Ryanair employee wearing a Black Power Fist badge in the colours of the Palestine Flag is alleged to have insulted a passenger who queried the badge and threatened to throw him off his flight. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to Ryanair querying the airline’s dress code and
LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram remove US designated Zaher Birawi
LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram have removed Zaher Birawi’s personal accounts after UKLFI interventions. Mr Birawi, a prominent Palestinian-British journalist and activist, was designated by United States authorities on 21 January 2026. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to LinkedIn on 23 February 2026, informing them that Mr Birawi had been
Hospital Trust Changes Uniform Policy after doctor refuses to remove Palestine Flag from lanyard
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has amended its uniform policy following representations from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and staff regarding the display of political symbols in clinical settings. On 13 February 2026, UKLFI wrote to the Trust concerning a doctor who had been wearing a Palestinian flag
Leeds Grammar School Amends Religious Studies Resource Following Concerns raised by UKLFI and Parents
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed changes made by The Grammar School at Leeds to a Year 7 Religious Studies resource after concerns were raised about historical accuracy and the potential impact on Jewish pupils. Earlier this month, UKLFI wrote to the school regarding a slide pack entitled “Life