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Actor Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu sat down with Anita Mureithi to talk EastEnders, faith, dream roles and why he’ll take anyone on in a game of table tennis.

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Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu on EastEnders, faith and his dream roles - Hyphen
The actor tells us about loving lie-ins, teaching at a youth theatre and why he’ll take anyone on in a game of table tennis
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December 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Shortlisted for Portrait of Britain, award-winning photographer Ritchie Elder’s Faith project highlights the shared language of prayer and congregation across Edinburgh’s diverse religious communities.

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Photo essay: Ritchie Elder’s images of Edinburgh faith communities
An intimate six-month photography project reveals the religious diversity of Scotland's capital, from Islam to Judaism and Ukrainian Catholic
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December 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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When Shabnam Syed moved to Berlin from London in 2014, she went to an Indian restaurant, asked for a roti and was given a tortilla.

So began the British-Pakistani chef’s mission to revolutionise the city’s South Asian food scene.

✍🏻 @jessicabateman.bsky.social

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The south London chef introducing Berlin to real South Asian food - Hyphen
Shabnam Syed is winning over German diners with dishes her mum and aunties made, fusing Pakistani street food and British comfort staples
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December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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A lack of NHS interpreters contributed to the deaths of 34 babies in England last year.

Language barriers in healthcare cost lives.

We need ringfenced funding for NHS interpretation services to prevent further avoidable deaths in maternity care.
Lack of interpreters contributed to 34 baby deaths last year - Hyphen
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls for ringfenced cash to tackle problem as research by National Child Mortality Database finds issue is worsening
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December 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🔴 NEW: gaps in translation services were linked to the deaths of 48 kids in the UK last year, inc 34 babies.

@bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social: “We know language barriers are an impediment to women accessing maternity services.”

✍️ @weronikas.bsky.social

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Lack of interpreters contributed to 34 baby deaths last year - Hyphen
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls for ringfenced cash to tackle problem as research by National Child Mortality Database finds issue is worsening
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December 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Gaps in translation services contributed to the deaths of 48 children in England in 2024-25, including 34 babies under a year old — more than double the figures from the previous year.

@weronikas.bsky.social reports⬇️

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Lack of interpreters contributed to 34 baby deaths last year - Hyphen
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy calls for ringfenced cash to tackle problem as research by National Child Mortality Database finds issue is worsening
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December 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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In the latest in our Family Trees series, Jaheim Karim shares his experience of building a life with his partner under the same roof as his religious parents — navigating love, identity and unspoken tensions.
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My mother's gift to my girlfriend holds my queer family together
I still look for a future in which families like mine, who are both trans and religious in nature, might survive without losing one another
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December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Labour faces internal revolt as David Lammy’s plan to curb the right to jury trial sparks anger across #Westminster.

Shehab Khan has more👇🏽

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Plans to scrap jury trials have unleashed fury within Labour - Hyphen
David Lammy’s proposals to restrict the right to trial by jury to the most serious criminal cases have angered even loyal backbenchers
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December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Our 2025 holiday gift guide is here.

From journals and fragrances to jewellery to Islamic-inspired toys, we’ve got a great list of gift ideas, all from Muslim-owned and independent brands.

✍🏾 Aisha Rimi

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A holiday gift guide for the Muslims in your life
Here are some present ideas to give to loved ones this season, from toys to cosmetics, all from Muslim-owned independent brands
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December 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Meet the Southwark restaurant owner who has launched meal deals for people on low incomes and universal credit.
✍🏿 @anitamureithi.bsky.social

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‘Universal credit’ menu is surprise hit for Lebanese restaurant - Hyphen
Owner of Shawarma Hut in Southwark, south London, says he wants people to be able to eat out on universal credit
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December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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After years behind the scenes bringing Muslim characters to life, Azhar Usman steps forward with a new, unapologetically raw standup project.

The Islamic State of America is out now on YouTube.

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Azhar Usman is shaping how Muslims are seen on screen - Hyphen
From the writers’ rooms of the award-winning shows Ramy and Mo to his own standup appearances, the comedian speaks about life and faith inside Hollywood
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December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Sofia Alaoui’s #Animalia — a Sundance-winning sci-fi debut — finally reaches UK cinemas thanks to Tape Collective.

@leilalatif.bsky.social tells us why the film deserves such acclaim. Full review⬇️

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Animalia: a feminist meditation on the natural and cosmic world
French-Moroccan director Sofia Alaoui’s 2023 Sundance-award-winning sci-fi film debut is coming to UK cinemas
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November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Muslim women are five times as likely to feel unsafe on public transport as other women, according to a new study by Muslim Census and Muslims in Rail.

Nylah Salam speaks to victims of harassment.

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Women-only tube carriages petition: Muslim women speak out
A petition urging Transport for London to introduce gender-segregated carriages on the underground network has gained 13,000 signatures
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November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Imran Perretta’s debut, Ish, turns the trauma of police stop-and-search into a powerful coming-of-age film — now nominated for two British Independent Film Awards.

Ammar Kalia speaks to the director⬇️

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Imran Perretta's film Ish is a harsh yet tender coming-of-age story
The film-maker and visual artist's first full length feature is based on his personal childhood experience of a police stop and search
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November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Just 14% of us trust our politicians according to a recent study — but trust in neighbours is rising.

On a #Luton estate, residents are building their own model of democracy through community organising and a neighbourhood assembly.

@tajali1.bsky.social writes.

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Luton's Marsh Farm Outreach is grassroots democracy in action
As trust in our elected politicians craters, local community groups can play a vital role in improving our lives
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November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Rachel Reeves yesterday pulled off a #budget that has eased tensions among Labour MPs for now.

But taxes at a record high, frozen thresholds and weak growth forecasts leave big challenges ahead for the government.

Shehab Khan has more.

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Budget 2025: MPs’ verdict on tax rises and two-child benefit cap
The chancellor’s second budget followed a major U-turn and a major leak. But the mood among the backbenches has softened — for now
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November 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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England’s first Muslim #sumo wrestling champion, a forensics worker from Bingley who also chairs the National Association of Muslim Police, says he is on a mission to encourage others to take up martial arts.

@weronikas.bsky.social reports⬇️

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Sumo wrestling police worker’s plea to Muslims: get involved
Alex Gent, who chairs the National Association of Muslim Police, won a gold medal at this year’s British Sumo Federation Championships
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November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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From lablabi to merguez, the flavours of Tunisia are bold and comforting. London’s Oula Cafe and Leeds’ Sweet Saeeda prove it’s time the UK woke up to the nation’s cuisine🇹🇳

Zaynab Asaadi has more⬇️
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Tunisian cuisine: where to find it in London and Leeds
The capital's Oula Cafe and Kirkgate Market's Sweet Saeeda are among the eateries bringing north African culinary culture to the UK
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Muslim women and girls have spoken out about sexual harassment on the tube as a petition for women-only carriages passes 13,000 signatures.

Survivors tell Nylah Salam change is overdue.

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Women-only tube carriages petition: Muslim women speak out
A petition urging Transport for London to introduce gender-segregated carriages on the underground network has gained 13,000 signatures
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November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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With Rachel Reeves expected to scrap the two-child benefit cap in today’s #budget, here’s @lucascumiskey.bsky.social on how the policy disproportionately affects Muslim children⬇️
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Two-child benefit cap: data reveals impact on Muslim children
Labour MPs and party’s Muslim network add to pressure on ministers to axe two-child benefit cap in light of Hyphen’s findings
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November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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In Stratford, a repurposed train carriage is London’s only cafe where all the staff are deaf or hard of hearing.

Nylah Salam visits the Dialogue Express Cafe, where customers order their coffee and croissant using #BritishSignLanguage👇🏽

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Dialogue Express Cafe: the coffee shop run by deaf baristas
The east London enterprise employs only deaf and hard-of-hearing people and aims to break down barriers between communities
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Palestinian brothers and oud masters Le Trio Joubran are touring the UK and France to mark their 20th anniversary.

Read more from Ammar Kalia below ⬇️
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Le Trio Joubran: European tour marks 20 years as oud masters
The band of Palestinian brothers want to unify us all against oppression as they take their sound and message to the UK and France
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Supporters of Manchester United and Chelsea will make history this week, playing the first organised football match between Muslim fan groups of Premier League teams.
Aisha Rimi reports ⬇️
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Chelsea and Man United Muslim fans to play charity match
Supporters from the Premier League sides will make history with the friendly this weekend, which organisers hope to make a regular fixture
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November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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New academic course on moon sighting for British Muslims to learn how to sight the crescent moon, which marks the start and end dates of Islamic festivals. Aims to help decide agreed dates for festivals in Britain. Report by @hyphenonline.com:
UK moon sighting course could spell end of ‘moon wars’
Working with Cambridge and Leeds universities, the Moonsighters Academy will train people to call the start of Ramadan and Eid
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November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Cuffing season is here.

Amna Saleem is skipping the dating carousel and putting energy into relationships that matter👇🏽

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This cuffing season I'd rather freeze than get back on dating apps
I won’t be back on the dating carousel. But I will be choosing friends and family over passive winter isolation
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November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM