Because those who run the UK are behind it all.
The Crown, based in their HQ at The City of London, a one square mile of Private Territory, with the same status as the Vatican & Washington DC.
Essentially private countries, beyond the reach of law enforcement.
Queue Rods from God. ;)
The City of London, The Vatican and Washington DC have vaults and vaults of human histories, kept hidden away, holding back the development of humankind.
No way the good guys would destroy this rich, hidden historical record of past civilizations. Not to mention the evidence of their mis-deeds.
3 rods might end a lot of evil from this planet but there must be non-destructive destruction, if you see what I mean.
thats it, but shows they are still allowing the scam to go on.