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80 Islamic organizations launch coalition to combat Islamophobia in the UK

80 Islamic organizations launch coalition to combat Islamophobia in the UK

80 Islamic organizations in the UK have announced the formation of a new coalition to address the rising tide of Islamophobia, following a series of violent attacks by far-right extremists targeting Muslims. These incidents have led to widespread unrest in…
EE Warns Parents Against Smartphones for Children Under 11

EE Warns Parents Against Smartphones for Children Under 11

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…
UK Government Unveils New Measures to Tackle Illegal Asylum Seekers Arriving by Boat

UK Government Unveils New Measures to Tackle Illegal Asylum Seekers Arriving by Boat

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)…
UK Schools Remove LGBT Books Following Parental Complaints

UK Schools Remove LGBT Books Following Parental Complaints

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…
UK Provides Aid to Over 2 Million Afghans in 2023

UK Provides Aid to Over 2 Million Afghans in 2023

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…
Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Following UK Far-Right Riots

Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Following UK Far-Right Riots

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…
Immigration Becomes Top Concern for Britons, Ipsos Poll Reveals

Immigration Becomes Top Concern for Britons, Ipsos Poll Reveals

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 enhances security training at mosques after nationwide violence

London mayor enhances security training at mosques after nationwide violence

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…
Following days of unrest, UK authorities arrest more than 1,000 people over recent riots

Following days of unrest, UK authorities arrest more than 1,000 people over recent riots

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 Organizes Symbolic Arbaeen Walk for Children in London

Imam Hussein Charity Organizes Symbolic Arbaeen Walk for Children in London

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…
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