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UK gripped by escalating far-right violence targeting Muslims as police struggle to contain unrest
August 5, 2024
UK gripped by escalating far-right violence targeting Muslims as police struggle to contain unrest
A surge in extreme right-wing activity has led to a dramatic increase in threats and attacks against Muslims in the UK. The government has announced emergency measures to protect mosques while police battle widespread riots and clashes. A wave of…
UK police urged to step up security for mosques amid rise in far-right rallies
August 3, 2024
UK police urged to step up security for mosques amid rise in far-right rallies
Police in England are being urged to bolster security around mosques and asylum seeker accommodations in light of at least 19 planned far-right rallies following violent protests sparked by a tragic stabbing incident at a children’s holiday club, Anadolu Agency…
UK Expands Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme for Family Reunification
August 1, 2024
UK Expands Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme for Family Reunification
The UK government has announced an expansion of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), allowing Afghan refugees evacuated to Britain to reunite with close family members left behind, Arab News reported on Tuesday. According to the article, the initiative aims…
AI to Transform, Not Terminate, UK Jobs: Google
July 27, 2024
AI to Transform, Not Terminate, UK Jobs: Google
AI is set to revolutionize the British workforce, with the potential to enhance nearly two-thirds of jobs, according to new research commissioned by Google that The Guardian published on Friday, July 26. Rather than fearing job losses, the tech giant…
Ahlulbayt Foundation Hosts Diverse Events for Muharram 2024 Commemoration
July 21, 2024
Ahlulbayt Foundation Hosts Diverse Events for Muharram 2024 Commemoration
The London-Based Ahlulbayt Foundation held a rich and engaging series of events this Muharram (July 7-16, 2024) to honor the legacy of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The program offered a variety of activities catering to different age groups…
Record Number of Muslim Candidates Elected to UK Parliament
July 10, 2024
Record Number of Muslim Candidates Elected to UK Parliament
In a significant milestone for British politics, a record number of 25 Muslim candidates have been elected to the House of Commons in the recent parliamentary elections, marking a substantial increase from the 19 elected in 2017 and 2019. This…
Shabana Mahmood Makes History as UK’s First Female Muslim Minister
July 9, 2024
Shabana Mahmood Makes History as UK’s First Female Muslim Minister
Newly elected Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Shabana Mahmood as the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Daily Times reported yesterday. This makes Mahmood the first female Muslim minister in the United Kingdom. Mahmood, a Member…
UK Voters Elect New PM to End Conservatives’ Political Dominance
July 5, 2024
UK Voters Elect New PM to End Conservatives’ Political Dominance
The UK’s Labour Party swept to power after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his centre left Labour Party…
Uyghur Group Wins Appeal, UK to Reconsider Probe into Xinjiang Cotton
June 28, 2024
Uyghur Group Wins Appeal, UK to Reconsider Probe into Xinjiang Cotton
A London court has ordered British authorities to reconsider whether to launch a criminal investigation into imports of cotton allegedly produced by forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region, Arab News reported today. The Court of Appeal overturned a previous decision,…
Tell MAMA launches Manifesto for next UK government to tackle hate crime
June 19, 2024
Tell MAMA launches Manifesto for next UK government to tackle hate crime
Tell MAMA, a national initiative tracking anti-Muslim incidents in the UK, has introduced its Manifesto Against Hate ahead of the upcoming General Elections on July 4. In its Manifesto, the pro-Muslim organization calls on British political candidates to tackle the…