United Kingdom
UK to Establish Council for Defining Islamophobia
February 5, 2025
UK to Establish Council for Defining Islamophobia
The UK government is set to create a council aimed at advising on issues related to Islamophobia, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Arab News reported. This initiative will involve 16 members tasked with formulating a new official…
UK Reports Eighth Case of Mpox Variant
February 2, 2025
UK Reports Eighth Case of Mpox Variant
The UK has confirmed an eighth case of the clade Ib variant of mpox, with health authorities announcing the detection on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported. The new patient, who recently returned from Uganda—where community transmission of the variant is ongoing—is…
UK Government Maintains Ban on Asylum Seekers’ Modern Slavery Protections
January 31, 2025
UK Government Maintains Ban on Asylum Seekers’ Modern Slavery Protections
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has confirmed it will continue a ban on asylum seekers claiming protections under modern slavery and human rights laws, Arab News reported. This decision comes despite previous criticisms from ministers regarding…
UK Population Set to Reach 72.5 Million by 2032
January 28, 2025
UK Population Set to Reach 72.5 Million by 2032
The UK population is projected to increase to 72.5 million by 2032, marking a rise of nearly five million from 2022, Anadolu Agency reported citing the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This growth, estimated at 9.9%,…
Outgoing MCB Chief Warns of Rising Islamophobia in the UK
January 28, 2025
Outgoing MCB Chief Warns of Rising Islamophobia in the UK
Zara Mohammed, the outgoing general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), has highlighted a “tidal wave of Islamophobia” affecting the UK, Arab News reported. During her four-year tenure, she faced challenges including nationwide riots, the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
UK Parliament Committee Calls for Recognition of Palestine
January 19, 2025
UK Parliament Committee Calls for Recognition of Palestine
The UK Parliament’s International Development Committee has urged the government to recognize a Palestinian state, outlining necessary conditions and a timeline for action, Anadolu Agency reported. In a report addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West…
One in Five Muslim Women in the UK Experienced Hate Crimes in the Past Year
January 17, 2025
One in Five Muslim Women in the UK Experienced Hate Crimes in the Past Year
According to a recent statement from the head of the Muslim Women’s Network U.K., one in five Muslim women reported experiencing hate crimes over the past year, Daily Sabah reported. Baroness Shaista Gohir, a member of the House of Lords,…
UK: Morden’s Muslim Community Welcomes Its First Mosque
January 17, 2025
UK: Morden’s Muslim Community Welcomes Its First Mosque
Morden has officially opened its first mosque, operated by the Pembina Valley Islamic Society, Winnipeg Free Press reported. The mosque is located in an 1,800-square-foot former commercial space in a downtown strip mall on North Railway Street. The Morden city…
UK PM Starmer Aims to Position Britain as Global AI Leader
January 14, 2025
UK PM Starmer Aims to Position Britain as Global AI Leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to establish the UK as a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI), Arab News reported. In a speech on Monday, he emphasized the importance of AI in driving economic growth, projecting a potential…
UK Housing Crisis Deepens for Low-Income Families
January 14, 2025
UK Housing Crisis Deepens for Low-Income Families
A recent study by the Resolution Foundation reveals that low- to middle-income families in the UK are facing significant financial challenges compared to their Western European counterparts, Anadolu Agency reported. The analysis highlights that overall prices in Britain are 8%…