Victory for Sikh Community
Turban Workplace Ban Overruled
New rules mean Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in the workplace.
For more than 20 years, Sikhs working in the construction industry have been exempted...
Anzac Day Terrorist Plot
Teenager Jailed for Life
A 15-year-old boy from Blackburn has been sentenced after encouraging a man in Australia to commit an act of terrorism at a national day of remembrance.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was...
Historic Caste Discrimination Case
Victim Receives Record Payment
An Indian woman has been given thousands of pounds after a tribunal ruled her employers discriminated against her, based on her caste. In a ground-breaking judgment handed down by the Employment Tribunal upheld numerous claims, including...
The Glass is Half Full
Says The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Philip Barton
The first week back from a holiday brings a fresh perspective and a new impetus to your work. While of course the day-to-day business of diplomacy goes on – as witnessed...
20 Years Since Srebrenica
Event Remembers 1995 Genocide
A service at Westminster Abbey has marked 20 years since the massacre at Srebrenica where thousands of Muslim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces.
Events across the country will be commemorating the...
Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Offences
Returned from Training Camp in Syria
A man has admitted terrorism offences after returing from a terrrorism training camp in Syria
Imran Khawaja, 27, of Foxglove Close, Southall, pleaded guilty to preparing acts of terrorism, attending a terrorist training camp, weapons...
Phone Charger Fire Kills Family
Inquest Rules Fatal Fire Was Sparked By Phone Charger
An inquest has found that a phone charger sparked a “ferocious” fire which killed five members of the same family.
Seven-year-old Amaan Parwaiz Kayani, his sister Minahil, nine weeks, brother, Adyan,...
Asian Achievers Awards
Nominations Have Opened - Start Voting For Your Winners Now! The call for nominations for the 15th annual Asian Achievers Awards, which celebrates the accomplishments of individuals from the South Asian community, is officially open. The announcement was made...
Asian Achievers Award Winners Announced
Awards Recognise the Outstanding Work of Individuals
The winners of the 14th annual Asian Achievers Awards were announced on September 19th at a star-studded gala event at the Grosvenor House Hotel, on London’s Park Lane. Winners included Hanif Kureshi...
Charity Ex-Chief Allegedly Defrauds Organisation
Ex-chief of Awema faces three counts of fraud amounting to almost £12,000
A former chief executive of a Welsh charity is facing allegations of fraud after taking almost £12,000 from the organisation to clear personal credit card debts.
Mr Naz Malik,...
