Section: News
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Ramadan in Europe’s far-right heartlands
From Nice to Monfalcone and Thuringia, Muslims mark the holy month as nationalist parties reshape the politics of public space
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Endometriosis Action Month: what you need to know and how to get involved
The condition affects one in 10 women, yet is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed
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Hundreds of racism complaints at police forces led to no officers sacked
360 race-related complaints were made against forces that had admitted they were ‘institutionally racist’. In two years, none led to dismissals
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‘Anti-Muslim hostility’ definition falls short, say senior Muslim figures
Focus on intent and hostility rather than racism means groups such as Islamophobia Response Unit will not adopt new definition
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Lead coroner for diversity says lack of data is making her job harder
Nadia Persaud, who was appointed to the role for England and Wales last year, also said the coroner’s service should be reorganised and run nationally
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How a Nigerian-Irish teacher hopes to reform Ireland’s school system
Frustrated by the lack of support for educators from ethnic minority backgrounds, Baisat Alawiye started an initiative to change that
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The female cab drivers making roads safer for women and children
Pink Ladies and Annisa Cars, Muslim-owned taxi firms that only employ women drivers, are tackling the growing issue of sexual harassment in private hire vehicles
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Engagement with faith groups on public health is too limited, doctors warn
Study in British Medical Journal says health chiefs should work on building longer-term links — as Ramadan glaucoma campaign shows how it can work
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Streeting slams ‘attempts to delegitimise’ Muslim voters over byelection loss
Health secretary’s comments follow Reform-led backlash against Green victory in Gorton and Denton, but also put him at odds with Keir Starmer
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Iranians in UK fear for family amid conflicting reaction to US-Israel strikes
‘I don’t defend this regime, but I also don’t want my country and my people bombed to pulp’
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Wajid Akhter: people are now the Muslim Council of Britain’s priority
The organisation’s general secretary is on a mission to empower and enfranchise UK Muslims at grassroots level
