London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Around 2.7 million workers across the United Kingdom are set to receive a pay rise this week following an increase in the national minimum wage. The hourly wage for workers aged 21 and above has been raised by 50 pence to £12.71. For those aged between 18 and 20, wages...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, are set to undertake an official visit to the United States in April 2026. The visit is being organized after extensive planning to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. Following the U.S. visit, the royal couple is also expected to...
Bradford, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – A Unity Iftar dinner aimed at promoting interfaith harmony was organized by the UK Islamic Mission at the Al‑Hira Islamic Centre in Bradford. The event brought together people from different faiths and cultural backgrounds. Among the attendees were local councillors, representatives of West Yorkshire Police, members of local churches, representatives...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Seven individuals have been arrested in Nigeria from a suspected online fraud compound that was targeting citizens of the United Kingdom. According to authorities, the operation was carried out by Nigerian police based on intelligence provided by the National Crime Agency. Police said the suspects allegedly used fake social media...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – The UK Home Office has announced strict action against companies and employers who provide jobs to migrants through fraudulent visa sponsorship schemes, as such cases have increased fivefold in recent years. Officials say that some employers are exploiting immigration rules to obtain cheap labour, which negatively affects both legal migrant...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ British politics has been plunged into a major crisis following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, intensifying pressure on the Prime Minister himself to step down. Several Members of Parliament from the Labour Party have called on Sir Keir Starmer to accept moral...
Halifax, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ The Qul (condolence reference) ceremony of the late President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and renowned Kashmiri leader, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, was held at Jamia Masjid Madni, the central mosque of Halifax, United Kingdom. A large number of Pakistani and Kashmiri community members from across the UK attended the...
India's largest airline, IndiGo, faces a crisis following the imposition of its largest fine due to significant flight disruptions caused by poor pilot rostering. The investigation revealed inadequate planning and operational pressures led to nearly 4,500 flight cancellations, stranding passengers. IndiGo commits to corrective measures amidst concerns over regulatory oversight.
The UK is closer to restricting social media access for under-16s after the House of Lords approved an amendment to the Schools Bill, requiring age-verification systems and a list of banned platforms within a year. Despite government resistance, the proposal gains support amid concerns about children's online safety and mental health.
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) __ A serious diplomatic situation has emerged in Iran, where a 16-member Indian crew aboard an oil tanker has been detained by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to the Indian Embassy, the vessel MT Valiant Roar was intercepted and seized on December 8 near the UAE port of Dibba...
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