United Kingdom

A Conservative former minister, Richard Holden, has proposed a ban on first-cousin marriage in the UK, citing increased risks of birth defects among their children, BBC news reported. Speaking in Parliament, he emphasized the need to protect public health, particularly…

A recent report by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CFMM) highlights significant anti-Muslim bias in UK media, particularly in the coverage by GB News, which accounted for nearly half of all mentions of Muslims and Islam across UK news channels.…

The Women’s Rights Network (WRN) held an overnight vigil at the University of Oxford on Saturday to raise awareness about the dire situation facing women and girls in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This event was organized amid escalating concerns…

The U.K. Parliament is addressing concerns following a BBC investigation revealing that “Italian” tomato purees sold in British supermarkets may be produced using forced labor from the Uyghur region in China, RFA reported yesterday. The report identified 17 products, primarily…

In a significant move, the British Parliament voted 330 to 275 in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This marks the first parliamentary debate on assisted…

In a recent statement, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp suggested that UK businesses should increase their use of robots instead of relying on low-paid migrant workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he emphasized the need for greater…

Recent events in the UK have highlighted a significant rise in Islamophobia, particularly following a series of violent riots targeting Muslim communities, a recent article by Anadolu Agency revealed. A survey conducted by a market research firm revealed that one-third…

The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Kyle emphasized the government’s commitment to online safety, stating…

Shabna Begum, chief executive of the Runnymede Trust, has highlighted a troubling rise in Islamophobia in the UK, warning that the current political climate could lead to more racist riots, The Guardian reported yesterday. In an interview with the British…

Faizan Mosque in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, organized a workshop to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event aimed to combat addiction and educate on issues leading to drug use, attracting dozens of young…