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EE, one of the UK’s largest mobile operators, has advised parents against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending instead that they use basic “dumb” phones that only allow calls and texts, The Guardian reported yesterday. This guidance comes as…

On Wednesday, the British government unveiled new measures to address the rising number of asylum seekers arriving illegally via small boats from France, Arab News reported yesterday. The initiative includes recruiting 100 specialist officers for the National Crime Agency (NCA)…

A recent survey reveals that half of school librarians in the UK have received requests to remove books containing LGBT content, primarily from parents, Euro News reported today. Conducted by the organization “Censorship Index,” the study involved 53 librarians and…

On World Humanitarian Day, the British Embassy in Afghanistan announced that it has provided aid to over 2.7 million people in the country this year, including 1.3 million women, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Chargé d’affaires Robert Dykes highlighted the positive…

The Muslim community in the UK is grappling with a surge in fear and insecurity following recent far-right riots across the country, according to articles published by Sky News and Arab News recently. Surveys conducted by the Muslim Women’s Network…

For the first time since 2016, immigration has emerged as the most significant issue for Britons, Arab News reported yesterday citing the latest Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted from August 7-13 with 1,010 adults, found that 34 percent of respondents…

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced enhanced support for security training at mosques on Wednesday, emphasizing the city’s commitment to fighting racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This initiative responds to recent nationwide violence that has left many in…

British authorities have arrested over 1,000 people following days of riots involving violence, arson, looting, and racist attacks against Muslims and migrants, Reuters said on Tuesday, citing a national policing body. The unrest, which began after the false blaming of…

Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) organized a heartwarming Arbaeen commemorative walk for children yesterday, August 10, in a picturesque location in London. The event, featuring a designated dirt path on a hill, was designed to introduce the younger generation to the…

Muslim healthcare professionals in the UK are facing a disturbing surge in racism, Arab News reported yesterday citing the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA). This increase follows a week of riots spurred by misinformation about a knife attack in Southport,…