Halal

Whittington Hospital apologises for mistakenly selling non-halal chicken in canteen NHS Trust says sorry to Muslim patients and visitors after error by private firm Sodexo

(Camden New Journal) The Whittington and its private contractor Sodexo offered “sincere apologies” to Muslim patients and visitors for wrongly selling non-halal chicken in its canteen. The Whittington said it was now “reviewing our relationship” with its contractor Sodexo. The firm was […]

Christians

Europe: Prayer in public spaces

(Gatestone) A few months ago, a global media tempest erupted after Polish Catholics held a mass public prayer event across the country. The BBC deemed it “controversial,” due to “concerns it could be seen as endorsing the state’s refusal to let in […]

Clothing

Met Police chief: Boris Johnson’s burka comments not a criminal offence The former foreign secretary faces criticism for a column which argued against banning the full-face veil in Britain.

(Sky News) Boris Johnson’s comments comparing women who wear the burka to “bank robbers” and “letter boxes” would not “reach the bar” for a criminal offence, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. Commissioner Cressida Dick said “some people have clearly […]