United Kingdom
New Research Reveals Alarming CO2 Emissions from North Sea Drilling
December 22, 2024
New Research Reveals Alarming CO2 Emissions from North Sea Drilling
Recent research by the campaigning group Uplift reveals that potential new oil and gas fields in the North Sea could emit as much carbon dioxide as the entire UK household sector produces over 30 years, The Guardian reported yesterday. This…
UK inflation reaches 8-month high of 2.6% in November
December 19, 2024
UK inflation reaches 8-month high of 2.6% in November
The UK’s annual inflation rate reached an eight-month peak of 2.6% in November, rising from 2.3% in October, Anadolu Agency reported citing a statement by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. This increase was in line with market…
MP Calls for Ban on First-Cousin Marriage in the UK
December 12, 2024
MP Calls for Ban on First-Cousin Marriage in the UK
A Conservative former minister, Richard Holden, has proposed a ban on first-cousin marriage in the UK, citing increased risks of birth defects among their children, BBC news reported. Speaking in Parliament, he emphasized the need to protect public health, particularly…
New research indicates ‘structural, systematic bias’ in UK media coverage of Muslims
December 11, 2024
New research indicates ‘structural, systematic bias’ in UK media coverage of Muslims
A recent report by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CFMM) highlights significant anti-Muslim bias in UK media, particularly in the coverage by GB News, which accounted for nearly half of all mentions of Muslims and Islam across UK news channels.…
Oxford University Hosts Vigil for Afghan Women
December 9, 2024
Oxford University Hosts Vigil for Afghan Women
The Women’s Rights Network (WRN) held an overnight vigil at the University of Oxford on Saturday to raise awareness about the dire situation facing women and girls in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This event was organized amid escalating concerns…
UK Parliament Investigates Uyghur Forced Labor in Tomato Products
December 5, 2024
UK Parliament Investigates Uyghur Forced Labor in Tomato Products
The U.K. Parliament is addressing concerns following a BBC investigation revealing that “Italian” tomato purees sold in British supermarkets may be produced using forced labor from the Uyghur region in China, RFA reported yesterday. The report identified 17 products, primarily…
British Parliament Votes in Favor of Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales
December 1, 2024
British Parliament Votes in Favor of Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales
In a significant move, the British Parliament voted 330 to 275 in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This marks the first parliamentary debate on assisted…
UK Shadow Home Secretary Advocates for Automation Over Low-Paid Migrant Labor
November 30, 2024
UK Shadow Home Secretary Advocates for Automation Over Low-Paid Migrant Labor
In a recent statement, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp suggested that UK businesses should increase their use of robots instead of relying on low-paid migrant workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he emphasized the need for greater…
Rise in Islamophobia in the UK: Community Concerns Heighten
November 30, 2024
Rise in Islamophobia in the UK: Community Concerns Heighten
Recent events in the UK have highlighted a significant rise in Islamophobia, particularly following a series of violent riots targeting Muslim communities, a recent article by Anadolu Agency revealed. A survey conducted by a market research firm revealed that one-third…
UK considers social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing online safety concerns
November 21, 2024
UK considers social media ban for kids under 16 amid growing online safety concerns
The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Kyle emphasized the government’s commitment to online safety, stating…