United Kingdom

UK hospitals preparing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter ————————————————— Hospitals across the UK are preparing for a once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter due to a mutated H3N2 flu virus strain spreading rapidly, especially among younger people, The Guardian reported.…

UK Halal Food Market Set to Reach $149 Billion by 2030 ………. The halal food market in the United Kingdom is experiencing significant growth, driven by a rising Muslim population, greater awareness of halal standards, and increasing consumer preference for…

UK Modern Slavery Referrals Reach Record High, Home Office Data Shows ……………. The number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the Home Office has reached a new record, rising by more than a third in a year, The Independent…

One Suspect Held After Mass Stabbing on Train in England …………. British police said a 32-year-old man is the sole suspect in a mass stabbing on a train in eastern England that left 11 people injured, Reuters reported. Authorities confirmed…

UK Rights Analyst Warns Britain Is Turning Into a ‘Police State’ Through New Protest Laws ———————————– British analyst Juveriah Alam has issued a stark warning that the United Kingdom is evolving into a “police state” as it rapidly expands surveillance…

Crisis in Britain: Halt on Using the Term ‘Islamophobia’ Sparks Controversy ——————————— The crisis surrounding the UK government’s approach to dealing with anti-Muslim hatred has intensified, according to a report by the English newspaper The Telegraph. As reported by Shia…

UK Pledges £10 Million to Protect Muslim Communities After Mosque Attack …………. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an additional £10 million in security funding to protect Muslim communities and places of worship across Britain, The Independent reported.…

Labour Replaces ‘Islamophobia’ with ‘Anti-Muslim Hate’ amid Free Speech Concerns ……………. The UK Labour Party has replaced the term “Islamophobia” with “anti-Muslim hate” in its formal definition, citing concerns about limiting free speech, 5Pillars reported. The change follows a review…

Racial Pay Gap Exposed Among UK Parliamentary Staff, GMB Union Reports ———————————————- A new study by the GMB Union has revealed a significant racial pay gap among employees working in the UK Parliament, showing that staff of colour earn on…

Bristol Imam Condemns Hate Letter as “Attack on the City’s Spirit” …………….. Imam Abdul Malik of Easton Jamia Mosque in Bristol, UK, has condemned a hate-filled letter sent to the mosque, describing it as “an attack on the spirit of…