United Kingdom

A food blogger known as the Halal Food Guy has created an innovative version of the London Underground map, replacing station names with the city’s best Halal restaurants, MyLondon News reported. This unique map aims to help those observing Ramadan…

The UK experienced a historic surge in asylum claims in 2024, with 108,138 individuals seeking refuge—the highest number since records began in 1979, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure represents an 18% increase from 2023 and nearly doubles the total from…

The University of Sussex has announced the introduction of the UK’s first undergraduate degree focused on climate justice, set to launch in 2026, The Guardian reported. The BA in “Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development” aims to equip students with essential…

The initiative aims to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan, which is expected to commence in early March. The dazzling display features over 30,000 LED bulbs, illuminating the city from 5 PM to 5 AM until March 29. During the lighting…

The UK government has announced stricter measures to tackle people smuggling, including a new criminal offence for endangering lives at sea, punishable by up to five years in prison, the BBC reported. The Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill also…

A recent survey reveals a dramatic rise in the use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) among UK students, prompting calls for universities to “stress-test” assessments, The Guardian reported. The poll, conducted by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kortext, found…

Islamophobic assaults in the UK rose sharply by 73% in 2024, according to anti-hate crime charity Tell MAMA. The organization recorded 6,313 reports of anti-Muslim hate, a 43% increase from 2023, with 5,837 cases verified. Iman Atta, director of Tell…

The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom rose to 4.4% in December 2024, Anadolu Agency reported citing recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks an increase from the previous rate of 4.3% reported on a quarterly…

Glasgow Central Mosque (GCM), Scotland’s largest mosque, has been awarded category-A listed building status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), BBC reported. This designation recognizes the mosque’s architectural and historical significance, covering its original paved courtyard, garden, boundary walls, and railings,…

A new report by the think tank Equi reveals that British Muslim creatives are often funneled into receiving funding related to counter-extremism, limiting their artistic expression, Middle East Eye reported. Launched in Parliament, the report emphasizes the need for the…