A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault after she stabbed a 27-year-old teacher in the neck and injured two fellow 14-year-old pupils at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester, at around 08:30 BST on June 9. All three victims were taken to hospital in stable condition with injuries not believed to be serious; school staff detained the suspect before police arrived. The school closed for the day and will reopen Wednesday; Greater Manchester Police said there is no wider threat to the public.

Former NATO Secretary General and Labour peer George Robertson warned on Tuesday that the UK will have to cut domestic budgets to meet its NATO defense spending commitments, causing “pain and great difficulty” for the ruling Labour Party. Speaking at the Defence Strategic Communications Conference in London, Robertson said there is “no money, no surplus money at all” and that defense must be funded from domestic budgets. He estimated the UK would need an additional £36 billion a year to reach NATO’s new 2035 target of 3.5% of GDP on defense, up from 2.4% last year.

Britain, France and Germany have revived the E3 format to coordinate a joint negotiation strategy with Ukraine, sending a unified message to Moscow. The move comes after Europe was sidelined during earlier US-Russia bilateral talks under President Donald Trump. The E3 group, previously used in Iran negotiations, aims to ensure that when diplomacy begins, Russian President Vladimir Putin knows he must deal with Europe as well as Washington.

Britain said on Tuesday that a law targeting proxies acting for hostile states such as Iran will come into force next month. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will not tolerate hostile actors paying criminals to threaten lives or undermine democratic institutions.

The UK government has introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which would empower the Home Secretary to designate state-linked organizations such as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as threats to national security. The legislation creates new criminal offenses for supporting such groups and comes amid heightened concerns over foreign state-linked proxy activities, including assassination plots and sabotage. The bill is expected to become law within weeks and is seen as a necessary update to the National Security Act 2023.

A hidden camera was discovered behind a ceiling panel in a communal area of a government building on Marsham Street, Westminster, which houses the Home Office and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The device was found within the last two months, and security services have been informed. The incident raises serious questions about the security of government premises and potential compromise of sensitive information.

The UK, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway imposed coordinated sanctions targeting six entities and one individual involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank. France additionally banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, four settler organization leaders, and 21 violent settlers from entering the country, citing Smotrich's promotion of West Bank annexation, settlement expansion, and Gaza recolonization. The UK issued updated advisory guidance urging British businesses to avoid economic activity in illegal settlements but stopped short of a full trade ban. Israel condemned the measures as disgraceful and anti-Israeli. The sanctions follow record illegal settlement expansion and rising settler violence, with the countries warning of further measures if Israel fails to address the situation.

An 18-year-old man, Subhan Ahmed, has been charged with assisting an offender in connection with an arson attack on four ambulances owned by the Jewish charity Hatzola in Golders Green, north London. The fire caused approximately £1 million in damage and also affected nearby flats and a synagogue. Prosecutors believe the incident was a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Ahmed is the fifth person charged; four others face arson charges. The attack is part of a series of incidents targeting Jewish targets in London being investigated by counter-terrorism police.

David Sullivan resigned as joint chairman of West Ham United after the club learned of impending publication of serious historic allegations concerning his personal life, which he denies and plans to sue the BBC for libel. The UK government has called the allegations 'deeply concerning' and stated they must be investigated by relevant authorities. The Metropolitan Police are investigating a report related to the alleged taking of indecent images and sexual exploitation at locations in London and Essex in the 1980s, involving one alleged victim. The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is in contact with West Ham and will use statutory powers to seek information from Sullivan regarding his suitability under the owners and directors regime. The BBC is also investigating allegations that former Daily Sport editor-in-chief Tony Livesey helped facilitate a meeting between Sullivan and one of his accusers; Livesey has stepped back from his radio show.

A Sudanese asylum seeker in his 30s was arrested after stabbing a man in his 40s in north Belfast on June 23, 2025, leaving him with serious injuries to his eyes, back, and face. The attack, filmed and shared widely online, was seized upon by far-right figures including Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk, who called for protests against immigration. Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly urged calm, while PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warned against online incitement. The suspect, who arrived via Dublin in February 2023 and was granted leave to remain until 2028, is in custody. The incident has reignited debate on immigration and border security, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling the attack 'sickening' and police increasing patrols to prevent disorder.

A Sudanese man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night. The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious slash wounds to his back, face, and eyes and remains hospitalized in serious condition. Police recovered a kitchen knife at the scene and stated the attack is not believed to be terrorist-related. The suspect entered the UK in 2023 via the Common Travel Area and was granted refugee status. The incident has sparked political reactions and calls for calm, with an increased police presence across Northern Ireland.

The UK Ministry of Defence announced that the majority of its largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones this year, will be spent with UK-based firms Tekever, Windracers, and Malloy Aeronautics. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard stated the investment aims to support both Ukraine and domestic industrial capacity, strengthening high-skilled jobs and production resilience. The package is part of the UK's ongoing commitment to Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

Defence Secretary John Healey announced at the GMB Union's congress that the UK government will use national security exemptions under the Procurement Act 2023 to prioritise British companies in defence procurement, aiming to strengthen the domestic industrial base and protect jobs. The plan includes requiring major contractors to place sub-contracts with UK-based firms and creating 'British offset' obligations for contracts awarded overseas. Healey stated the approach is 'unashamedly pro-Britain'. The announcement comes amid pressure to publish a long-delayed defence investment plan, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves urging ministers to 'buy British' in key sectors including shipbuilding, steel, AI, and energy infrastructure.

A Sudanese national with leave to remain in the UK until 2028 stabbed a man in Belfast, causing significant eye injuries. The PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher urged calm, warning against online incitement by figures like Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk. The suspect entered the UK via the Common Travel Area in 2023 and claimed asylum. Police have increased presence to prevent disorder.

Background: Released activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have reported widespread abuse including beatings, sexual assault, and rape by Israeli soldiers. Now, British activists detained by Israeli forces are considering legal action against the UK Foreign Office, alleging the government ignored pleas for help and provided no consular support. Activists report being subjected to beatings, sexual assault, and degrading treatment during three days of detention. One activist was choked with a Palestinian flag, another hospitalized after being shot at close range. The Foreign Secretary claimed the department was in touch with families, but activists say the first contact came only after public statements. The FCDO stated it was appalled and summoned the Israeli Charge d'Affaires, but activists say consular staff at Istanbul airport did not provide money, phones, or meaningful assistance. Legal representative Mary Mason said the delegation is considering legal action against the Foreign Office for failing to protect the activists.

Connor Bishop, 24, and Leon O'Leary, 41, were sentenced to 32 and 37 months respectively for violent disorder during a protest in Southampton on 2 June, following the murder of Henry Nowak. The protest turned violent after police bodycam footage showed Nowak handcuffed while dying from a stabbing by Vickrum Digwa, who was later jailed for life. The disorder injured 11 police officers and a police dog, caused £443,000 in police costs and £6,700 in city council costs, and led to 21 charges. The case highlights tensions around police handling of the original incident and public disorder.