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Converting to Islam

‘Taking the knee to Islam!’ NHS executives ‘reverse-mentored’ on Muslim staff’s ‘lived experience’ ‘What does religion or spirituality have to do with medical care?’ a mother whose son waited three years for surgery asked

April 30, 2025   

(GB News) Top NHS executives have taken part in a scheme to be “reverse-mentored” by Muslim staff on their “lived experience,” GB News understands. NHS Chief Strategy Officer Chris Hopson and NHS Director for People Em Wilkinson-Brice have volunteered to partake in […]

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NHS staff told by health chiefs to fast for Ramadan in solidarity with Muslims One of Britain's highest-paid civil servants in 2022, Chris Hopson, called on staff to 'join me in showing allyship to our Muslim colleagues'

April 29, 2025   

(GB News) NHS staff have been encouraged by top management to fast for Ramadan, to display “allyship” with Muslim colleagues. The “NHS Ramadan Challenge” called on NHS staff to join Muslims in fasting during the Islamic holy month in a poster circulated […]

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Revealed: NHS staff told how to ‘make best decision ever’ by converting to Islam 'For many converts, becoming Muslim isn't always a celebration, as many friends and relatives need some time to accept the good news,' the guidance reads

April 29, 2025   

(GB News) NHS staff have been informed how to convert to Islam in a guide made by the NHS Muslim Network. The Network’s “Guide for New Muslims” tells NHS staff that converting to Islam will be the “best decision you ever make” […]

Government & Politics

Local elections could undergo ‘sea change’ with growth of UK Muslim politics Poll for local councillors likely to create surge in votes for independent Muslim candidates in northern England

April 25, 2025   

(National-UAE) The growing influence of Muslim voters in Britain could bring about a “massive sea change” and create a shift in the local elections next week, the National has learnt. With four independent MPs winning seats in last year’s general election, the […]

Children & Teens

Pro-Gaza MP brands grooming gangs outrage ‘false right-wing narrative’ in ‘malicious’ tirade — as Labour MP watches on Ayoub Khan MP also appeared to criticise GB News for 'causing division'

April 18, 2025   

(GB News) A pro-Gaza independent MP has branded outrage over Britain’s grooming gangs a “false right-wing narrative” at a meeting of British Pakistani politicians and community figures. Ayoub Khan, part of Jeremy Corbyn’s “Independent Alliance,” had told attendees at the Mirpur Airport […]

Government & Politics

Activist group trying to use UK courts for war crimes claim against Israeli minister denies Hezbollah link Brussels-based Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) say they are facing a 'baseless smear campaign' and founder Dyab Abou Jahjah has 'never' been a Hezbollah member

April 17, 2025   

(Jewish News) One of two organisations attempting to pursue a private prosecution in the UK against an Israeli minister has denied its founder has links with the Hezbollah terror organisation. The Brussels-based Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) announced on Wednesday that it had joined […]

Crime

Police to question Muslim Association of Britain chair over Palestine solidarity protest Raghad Altikriti said the police had summoned her for an interview over alleged public order offences during a January protest

April 15, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) The Metropolitan Police has summoned one of the key organisers of the UK’s Palestine solidarity protests over an alleged public order breach that took place at a rally earlier this year. Raghad Altikriti, who chairs the Muslim Association of […]

Clerics & Preachers

Hate preacher suspected of inspiring attack by Manchester Arena terrorist on three prison officers Intelligence reports had previously identified Anjem Choudary's potential malign influence

April 15, 2025   

(GB News) Notorious Islamist hate preacher Anjem Choudary is suspected of inspiring the attack on three prison officers by Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi, according to sources. Choudary, 58, was previously held in the same segregation unit as Abedi at HMP Frankland […]

Clerics & Preachers

‘Mockery of the justice system!’ Islamist hate preacher lifts lid on experience of prison confinement in leaked recordings The never-before-heard recordings, obtained by GB News, provide what some describe as 'cast-iron proof' that convicted jihadis should face stricter isolation measures.

April 15, 2025   

(GB News) Exclusive recordings of notorious jihadi Anjem Choudary reveal how Islamist prisoners have been “mocking the British justice system for years.” The never-before-heard recordings, obtained by GB News, provide what some describe as “cast-iron proof” that convicted jihadis should face stricter […]

Crime

London cop who worked in hate crimes unit sacked for antisemitic posts after Oct. 7 One of the images showed Hitler morphing into Netanyahu amid other ‘antisemitic and grossly offensive’ posts to Instagram in the wake of Hamas onslaught

April 14, 2025   

(Times of Israel) A London police officer has been sacked for posting “antisemitic and grossly offensive” messages on Instagram in the wake of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, police announced Friday. One of DC Ibrahim Khan’s posts contained an image of Nazi […]

Law Enforcement

Hezbollah-linked drone smuggling ring uncovered in Europe — report French paper reveals security agencies in Spain, Germany, France, and the UK thwarted massive smuggling operation targeting Israeli civilians and military

April 14, 2025   

(Times of Israel) A multinational Hezbollah smuggling network operating across Europe has been exposed and dismantled, with authorities intercepting large quantities of drone components intended for use in attacks against Israel, the French newspaper Le Figaro reported. The sophisticated operation reportedly spanned […]

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Prison union boss calls for ‘change’ after brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks guards Hashem Abedi is said to have thrown hot cooking oil over three prison officers before stabbing and slashing them with 'improvised knives.'

April 13, 2025   

(Sky News) Prison guards have been calling for more protection “for years” to avoid attacks like the one by the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother on Saturday, according [to] a prison union boss. The Prison Officers Association (POA) said three prison officers were […]

Law Enforcement

Counter-terror police investigating after brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers Hashem Abedi was jailed for at least 55 years after helping to plan the 2017 atrocity in which 22 people died.

April 12, 2025   

(Sky News) Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. The Prison Officers Association (POA) said 28-year-old Hashem Abedi — the brother of Salman Abedi — threw hot cooking […]

News: Europe

Muslim World League leader warns of divisions in UK over Gaza war Britain should treat Islamic integration as a national security issue to prevent isolation, says Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al Issa

April 7, 2025   

(National-UAE) The British government should make integration a national security issue, as the war in Gaza continues to divide communities throughout the UK, the head of the Muslim World League has said. Young British Muslims are growing more isolated from mainstream politics, […]

Government & Politics

Labour’s Muslim problem — blindness or self-deception? For fear of losing their seats, Labour MPs refuse to speak of the elephant in the room: the utter failure of multiculturalism.

April 5, 2025   

(European Conservative) The left has a long, storied tradition of staring reality squarely in the face and refusing to believe their lying eyes. And nowhere is this more evident than the left’s defence of multiculturalism — a project so disastrous that even […]

Government & Politics

Martyn’s Law: Terrorism response bill named after Manchester Arena bombing victim becomes law Martyn's Law, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, requires public venues to be better prepared for any attack and help keep people safe.

April 3, 2025   

(Sky News) New legislation to make venues protect the public in the event of a terror attack, named in memory of a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, has become law in the UK today. Martyn’s Law is named after Martyn […]

Law Enforcement

Two men arrested in London over alleged Hezbollah links One of those arrested, a 39-year-old man, was allegedly involved in preparations for an act of terrorism, police say. They have both been released on bail until mid-July.

April 3, 2025   

(Sky News) Two men have been arrested in west London over alleged links to Hezbollah. One of the individuals, a 39-year-old man, was allegedly involved in preparations for an act of terrorism. He was arrested on 1 April and was also accused […]

Clerics & Preachers

Minister addresses concerns over government engagement with those accused of extremism Tory MP Nick Timothy raised concerns about Communities Minister Jim McMahon's decision to attend an iftar event organised by the European Islamic Centre

March 31, 2025   

(Jewish News) A senior minister has addressed concerns over government engagement with individuals and groups accused of links with Islamist extremism. Security Minister Dan Jarvis told MPs on Monday that the Labour government takes tackling extremism “incredibly seriously” but added it would not […]

Employment

Measures in place as Civil Service Muslim Network allowed to resume activity Exclusive: The cross-government umbrella network that represents and supports Muslim civil servants faced claims an official had shared antisemitic tropes as he discussed Israel at meetings

March 27, 2025   

(Jewish News) A Muslim civil service group has been allowed to resume its activities after measures were put in place to oversee future meetings following an investigation into claims that antisemitic tropes had been circulated. The Civil Service Muslim Network — a […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

UK Islamophobia definition to protect right to ‘insult religions’ The new working group on Islamophobia signals the government is engaging with the British Muslim Network, but not the Muslim Council of Britain

March 24, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) The UK government has published more details about a working group set up to advise it on a possible definition of Islamophobia which would also protect the right to “insult” religious beliefs and practices. The membership of the working […]