United Kingdom

Muslims in England Spend Christmas Supporting Homeless with Hot Meals ————————— Muslims in Bristol, southwest England, celebrated Christmas by distributing hot meals to the homeless and those in need, marking the tenth consecutive year of this initiative. The effort highlights…

Non-Violence Organization Hails UK’s New “Blue Light Hijab” as a Landmark for Inclusion ————————— Earlier this month, the Leicestershire Police force officially launched the production and distribution of a pioneering “Blue Light Hijab,” a magnetic head-covering designed to enhance the…

UK: Rochdale Mosque Expansion Approved Despite ‘Overdevelopment’ Concerns ————————– The Jalalia Jaame Mosque in Greater Manchester has secured approval for a major remodeling and expansion project, according to IQNA News. On December 18, 2025, the local planning committee prioritized community…

Fringe sees boom in UK Muslim independent theatre —————————– A recent report on the UK’s independent theatre scene highlights that Muslim artists, particularly in Fringe theatre, are creating bold and original narratives that reflect their lived experiences, according to the…

UK Sees Surge in Anti-Muslim Incidents Amid Far-Right Protests …………. The United Kingdom is witnessing a marked rise in anti-Muslim sentiment, as recent demonstrations led by far-right groups have heightened tensions across the country. Protesters have used exclusionary rhetoric targeting…

Founder of Tariq Halal Meats Receives City of London Civic Honour Award —————————- Tariq Halal Meats has announced that its founder and chairman, Tariq Sheikh, has been awarded the City of London Corporation’s Civic Honour Award 2025, one of the…

UK: Leicestershire Police Develops Special Hijab for Female Officers ————————————- Leicestershire Police has introduced a specially designed hijab for female Muslim officers, created in collaboration with De Montfort University (DMU). According to IQNA, the new hijab incorporates a quick-release system,…

DUP MP Sammy Wilson Referred to Parliamentary Standards Over Islamophobic Remarks —————————————– A member of the British parliament, Sammy Wilson of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has been formally referred to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards following his comments on…

One in 10 UK parents say their kid blackmailed online, NSPCC finds —————————————— Nearly one in 10 parents in the UK say their child has been blackmailed online, according to The Guardian citing a new research by the NSPCC. The…

UK Net Migration Drops Sharply Amid Stricter Rules ……….. Long-term net migration to Britain dropped by more than two-thirds in the year to June, according to new official figures, Reuters reported. Updated data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…