British historian rejects $1million Israeli prize
A British historian has rejected a $1 million Israeli prize due to be awarded this week, saying her decision came after “many discussions” on...
Multi-faith alliance expresses concern over Extremism Bill
A diverse coalition of civil society groups and leading figures have come together to highlight serious concerns about the government's proposed Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding...
Man punched on the face “for no reason” on London train
Detectives have launched an appeal to locate a man they want to speak to about an Islamophobic attack on a London train.
On Sunday 1...
Sharia loans to be made available for Muslims applying to university
Sharia student loans will be set up for the first time as part of a drive to boost the number of young Muslims applying...
Jeremy Corbyn calls for reform of Prevent
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for the reform of the Prevent counter extremism strategy which is widely considered within the Muslim community to...
IHRC: Queen’s Speech a direct attack on civil liberties
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has said that plans by the government announced in today's Queen's Speech to introduce a new law against...
Queen’s Speech: Govt pledges to crack down on “extremism”
The Queen has said the government will prevent radicalisation, tackle extremism in all its forms and promote community integration.
The legislation aims to help deliver...
British soldiers visit Dewsbury mosque in “relationship building” initiative
British soldiers visited a mosque in Dewsbury and partook in ablution and prayers in what has been described by the organisers as a “relationship...
Germany’s first Muslim woman elected as speaker in state parliament
The first Muslim woman in Germany has been elected as the speaker of a state parliament in what she described as a “historic” step...
Academics oppose Prevent at Cambridge University panel event
Several academics have spoken out against Cambridge University's compliance with the UK government’s controversial Prevent legislation, warning that that it could lead to the institution...
