Encyclopaedia Britannica amends children’s content following UKLFI complaint
Encyclopaedia Britannica has made a series of amendments to its Britannica Kids website following a formal complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) concerning historically inaccurate and misleading descriptions relating to Israel, Palestine and Judaism. In January 2026, UKLFI wrote to Encyclopaedia Britannica identifying multiple examples across Britannica Kids entries
UKLFI Calls on Liverpool World Museum to Correct Historically Inaccurate References to “Palestine”
The Liverpool World Museum has been accused of using historically inaccurate and anachronistic references to Palestine in its Ancient Egypt Gallery. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Director of National Museums Liverpool and the Head of the Liverpool World Museum calling for the correction of several historically
Royal Opera House accused of discrimination after cancelling Tel Aviv production
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has been accused of discrimination after it cancelled a production of Tosca, to be performed in Tel Aviv next year. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the RBO, one of the most prestigious arts institutions in the UK, pointing out that it
Bob Vylan reported to police following illegal Glastonbury chants
A singer in hip hop duo Bob Vylan, has been reported to the police following his sickening chant of “Death to the IDF”, during his set at Glastonbury. Although Bobby Vylan and his co-singer keep their identities secret, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has discovered that his real name is
Webinar: Export of Arms to Israel: Law and Policy
UKLFI Charitable Trust held a webinar on Export of Arms to Israel: Law and Policy with Natasha Hausdorff and Anne Herzberg, on Tuesday 3 June, 2025. On 2 September 2024 the UK government suspended licences for the export to Israel of military equipment that might be used in Gaza, except
Europe Netball competition in Cardiff cancelled following threat of disruption
A Europe Netball tournament, due to be held in Cardiff from 7-11 May 2025, and targeted by anti-Israel boycotters, has been cancelled. The sports hall refused to hold the event, citing concerns about safety and wellbeing, despite Europe Netball agreeing to organize private security. Now all participants, not just the
Natasha Hausdorff selected to light torch on Israel’s Independence Day
UKLFI Charitable Trust is extremely proud to report that its legal director, Natasha Hausdorff, has been selected to light a torch at the official torch-lighting ceremony on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl on Israel’s Independence Day on 30 April 2025. Minister Brigadier General (res.) Miri Regev, in charge of the 77th Independence
Invitation to the Bowls Championships is restored to Israeli Players
The Israeli Indoor Bowls players can after all play at the World Indoor Championships in Norfolk. The World Bowls Tour Limited (WBT) has reversed its decision to ban the Israelis from the competition following letters from UK Lawyers for Israel pointing out that their decision had been illegal. The WBT
Capital On Tap credit card restores transactions with Israel
Capital On Tap, which provides credit cards for small businesses, has restored transactions with Israel, having previously place Israel on a restricted list. Customers had been dismayed to find that Capital on Tap had refused transactions with Israel in the last few weeks. Several of Capital on Tap’s customers approached
Legal Challenge to UK Government Ban on Arms Sales to Israel
The UK Government is facing a Judicial Review of its decision to suspend some arms export licences to Israel. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has sent a formal letter to the Government threatening legal action unless it cancels the decision to suspend around 30 licences for the export of arms