UK govt cracks down on online knife sales
The jail terms for retailers who sell knives to under-18s will also be increased from six months to up to two years under the new law.
Quran Burning in London Sparks Physical Confrontations Outside Turkish Embassy
A man burned the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in London, prompting an elderly man to confront him and a delivery worker to physically strike him. The incident, which quickly went viral, has reignited debates on free speech and hate speech laws in the UK.
King Charles praises landmark Jewish-Muslim reconciliation accord
Observers hope that the agreement will lead to the creation of a joint body to monitor antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in the UK.
UK to refuse citizenship to undocumented migrants
Under new guidance migrants arriving by sea, or hidden in the back of vehicles will normally be refused citizenship.
Britain takes historic step against AI-driven child exploitation
The legislation will make it a criminal offence to possess, create, or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse images.
UK’s Princess Kate says we must improve social and emotional skills to thrive
The princess has gradually been returning to her public royal role after she completed a course of preventative chemotherapy to address the presence of an unspecified form of cancer, making two appearances at events in the last week.
UK retail crime hits record high – survey
At 55,000 incidents a day, theft and violence are “out of control,” according to latest industry report
British Muslim Network set to launch with high-profile backing
BMN is set to launch in February with the aim of representing British Muslim communities and fostering engagement with policymakers.
Super-rich ditching UK – Times
One millionaire left Britain every 45 minutes in 2024 after the Labour Party’s tax overhaul, a report says
Labour MPs call for Britain-wide probe into rape gangs
The calls come just a week after the voting down of a Tory-proposed amendment to child protection bill envisioning such an inquiry
Keir Starmer’s Labour: Navigating Islamophobia Amidst Shifting Muslim Support
Islamophobia remains a persistent issue in the United Kingdom, reflecting deeper societal tensions and political challenges. For British Muslims—many with roots in India, Pakistan,...
Britain to make sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ a crime
Predators who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ could face prosecution as the Government bears down on vile online abuse as part of its mission to make our streets safer.