United Kingdom

Britain’s national parks have issued warnings about a “catastrophic” wildfire risk this Easter following one of the driest early springs on record, The Guardian reported. Prolonged warm, dry, and breezy conditions have left large areas extremely vulnerable despite recent rain.…

New data from Maslaha, a UK-based organization addressing inequalities faced by Muslim communities, reveals that Muslim inmates in UK prisons experience disproportionately high levels of violence and faith-based discrimination, The New Arab reported. The data, collected from nine prisons with…

The mental health of asylum seekers in the UK has significantly deteriorated following the 2024 Southport riots, according to a new report by the Mental Health Foundation, The Guardian reported. The report highlights an increase in anxiety, isolation, and trauma,…

The UK government has deployed military planners to Birmingham amid a six-week bin workers’ strike, leaving 20,000 tonnes of uncollected trash and raising public health concerns, Anadolu Agency reported. The strike, led by Unite union, began on March 11 over…

Police are investigating the vandalism of 85 graves in the Muslim section of Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery in Watford (a town northwest of Central London), many of which are believed to be the resting places of babies and young children,…

The Bank of England (BoE) has cautioned that increasingly autonomous AI programs in finance could learn to manipulate markets and even intentionally create crises to boost profits for banks and traders. A report by the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC)…

A national survey commissioned by England’s Children’s Commissioner, Rachel de Souza, reveals that 99.8% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools in England have implemented bans on mobile phone use during school hours, The Guardian reported. The survey, covering…

A new report by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) reveals that British Muslims exhibit a robust sense of national identity and a youthful demographic, MCB website reported citing the latest Census data. The report, titled “British Muslims in Numbers:…

Starting Sunday, UK parents with newborns in neonatal care will have the right to paid leave, allowing them to take up to 12 weeks off work, The Guardian reported. This measure, part of the Labour government’s employment rights bill, aims…

As of April 2, 2025, European travelers to the UK are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) under new travel regulations introduced by the British government, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative aims to enhance border security and streamline…