United Kingdom

Morden has officially opened its first mosque, operated by the Pembina Valley Islamic Society, Winnipeg Free Press reported. The mosque is located in an 1,800-square-foot former commercial space in a downtown strip mall on North Railway Street. The Morden city…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to establish the UK as a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI), Arab News reported. In a speech on Monday, he emphasized the importance of AI in driving economic growth, projecting a potential…

A recent study by the Resolution Foundation reveals that low- to middle-income families in the UK are facing significant financial challenges compared to their Western European counterparts, Anadolu Agency reported. The analysis highlights that overall prices in Britain are 8%…

A group of British imams is working to create new organizations aimed at better representing the UK’s Muslim communities, Arab News reported citing The Times. This initiative comes in response to a perceived “vacuum” between politicians and the estimated 3.8…

Severe weather continues to impact the UK, causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions, Anadolu Agency reported. Thousands of homes, particularly in Wales, the Midlands, and northern England, are without electricity as freezing temperatures complicate repair efforts. Heavy snowfall has…

London experienced its first snowfall of the year on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue amber warnings for snow and ice across Britain, Anadolu Agency reported. The snow began late Saturday, with parts of the UK bracing for significant disruption as…

Flu cases in England have surged, with over 5,000 patients hospitalized as of the end of December, according to NHS data, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The average number of flu patients in hospitals reached 4,469 daily, nearly 3.5 times higher…

A report by the Liberal Democrats has highlighted significant challenges faced by patients in the UK trying to access general practitioner (GP) services, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. In December alone, over one million patients were unable to contact their GPs,…

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has urged video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok to promote higher quality educational content for children, The Guardian reported. In a letter, she highlighted a significant shift in viewing habits, with children’s television consumption dropping…

The U.K. will end a tax exemption for private schools starting Wednesday, VOA reported citing an announcement by the Labour government. This decision is expected to generate over £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) for public education. From January 1, private schools…