‘Myths’ threaten racial harmony, say experts
Manchester University duo publish fresh evidenceRACE relations in Britain are under threat from a series of ill-informed myths according to a new book by two of the country's leading experts on the topic.
Using previously unpublished evidence, Professor Ludi Simpson...
Singer to speak at community cohesion conference
Abrar-ul-Haq among line-up for Manchester eventPAKISTANI pop legend Abrar-ul-Haq will be amongst the line up of international speakers at a two day conference on community cohesion in Manchester this month.
The Communities in Action conference, jointly hosted by the...
Shafilea parents fight to overturn inquest verdict
Case goes to the High CourtTHE PARENTS of a Warrington teenager who was found dead in a Cumbria river have gone to the High Court to challenge a coroner’s ruling that she was ‘unlawfully killed”.
Iftikhar Ahmed, father of 17-year-old...
Counterfeit criminal ordered to pay back £10,000
Sentence increase if money not repaid, says JudgeA BLACKBURN man sentenced to three years imprisonment for making counterfeit notes has today been told by a judge he must pay back £10,000 from the proceeds of his crime.
Gulzameer Akram,...
Nomination call for Muslim Women Power List
Trevor Phillips: Muslim women valuable to BritainTHE Equality and Human Rights Commission today launched the first ever Muslim Women Power List.
The Power List aims to celebrate the achievements of British Muslim women who have already reached the top...
Hajj pilgrims urged to shop corrupt tour operators
Lord Hunt speaks to pilgrims at Birmingham eventA GOVERNMENT Minister has urged British Muslims returning from the Hajj pilgrim to help root out deceitful tour operators.
Deputy Leader of the House, Lord Phil Hunt OBE, spoke at an event...
‘Honour Killing’ film to premiere in Birmingham
‘Land Gold Women’ first UK film to tackle subjectTHE PREMIERE of the UK’s first feature film about ‘honour killings’ will take place in Birmingham next month ahead of its national release in the spring.
Shot entirely on location in...
Agencies ‘happy’ to discriminate against ethnics
BBC Investigation uncovers evidenceAN investigation by the BBC has discovered letting agents and employment agencies in the west of England are still willing to discriminate against ethnic minority groups.
Of 30 temping agencies contacted across the West, 25 agreed to...
Pair jailed for ‘disgraceful’ £10 robbery
Duo targeted OAPA MAN and a woman who callously robbed a frail pensioner for just £10 have been jailed.
Imran Arif, 20, and Leanne Twist, 22, were charged and sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Arif was sentenced to five...
Galloway slams Muslim MP’s over Palestine silence
They have failed their voters, says Respect MPRESPECT MP George Galloway has hit out at Muslim MP’s for not reflecting the feeling among Muslim communities in Britain over Israel’s military onslaught in Palestine.
Mr Galloway, who has already spoken...
