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Writer, actor and comedian Kumail Nanjian returns to standup after more than a decade — and it’s far more introspective than expected.
@leilalatif.bsky.social on how #NightThoughts confronts fame, insecurity and Nanjiani’s complicated relationship with his own work.
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@leilalatif.bsky.social on how #NightThoughts confronts fame, insecurity and Nanjiani’s complicated relationship with his own work.
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Kumail Nanjiani’s Night Thoughts: simply a great hour of comedy - Hyphen
The actor returns to standup in a special filled with the kind of psychological insights that emerge when you're in the Hollywood spotlight
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December 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Writer, actor and comedian Kumail Nanjian returns to standup after more than a decade — and it’s far more introspective than expected.
@leilalatif.bsky.social on how #NightThoughts confronts fame, insecurity and Nanjiani’s complicated relationship with his own work.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/11/k...
@leilalatif.bsky.social on how #NightThoughts confronts fame, insecurity and Nanjiani’s complicated relationship with his own work.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/11/k...
An ‘intimate and thoughtful’ documentary-influenced drama.
Kambole Campbell interviews Preparation for the Next Life director Bing Liu and Uyghur lead actor Sebiye Behtiyar.
🎞️In UK cinemas from tomorrow.
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Kambole Campbell interviews Preparation for the Next Life director Bing Liu and Uyghur lead actor Sebiye Behtiyar.
🎞️In UK cinemas from tomorrow.
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Preparation for the Next Life: love and survival in New York - Hyphen
Director Bing Liu and Uyghur actor Sebiye Behtiyar on their multilingual story of a young immigrant woman falling for a troubled US soldier
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December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
An ‘intimate and thoughtful’ documentary-influenced drama.
Kambole Campbell interviews Preparation for the Next Life director Bing Liu and Uyghur lead actor Sebiye Behtiyar.
🎞️In UK cinemas from tomorrow.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/10/b...
Kambole Campbell interviews Preparation for the Next Life director Bing Liu and Uyghur lead actor Sebiye Behtiyar.
🎞️In UK cinemas from tomorrow.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/10/b...
Protests have been held across Italy against the detention of imam Mohamed Shahin.
The far-right government of Giorgia Meloni is moving to extradite Shahin — despite prosecutors dismissing criminal charges against him.
✍🏽Dalia Ismail
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The far-right government of Giorgia Meloni is moving to extradite Shahin — despite prosecutors dismissing criminal charges against him.
✍🏽Dalia Ismail
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Mohamed Shahin: imam’s detention sparks protests across Italy - Hyphen
Activists say the government’s move to deport Muslim cleric is linked to a hostile portrayal of Muslim men by Italian media
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December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Protests have been held across Italy against the detention of imam Mohamed Shahin.
The far-right government of Giorgia Meloni is moving to extradite Shahin — despite prosecutors dismissing criminal charges against him.
✍🏽Dalia Ismail
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The far-right government of Giorgia Meloni is moving to extradite Shahin — despite prosecutors dismissing criminal charges against him.
✍🏽Dalia Ismail
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2025 gave us pistachio green palettes, cow print everything, officecore and the rise of glass hair ✨
Niloufar Haidari breaks down the #trends that defined the year — and which ones are still worth trying.
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Niloufar Haidari breaks down the #trends that defined the year — and which ones are still worth trying.
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The top fashion and beauty trends of 2025 - Hyphen
From the humble cow print to officecore, we take a look at the colours and treatments that defined the year
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
2025 gave us pistachio green palettes, cow print everything, officecore and the rise of glass hair ✨
Niloufar Haidari breaks down the #trends that defined the year — and which ones are still worth trying.
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Niloufar Haidari breaks down the #trends that defined the year — and which ones are still worth trying.
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A cutting-edge hijab for police officers has been created by Leicestershire Police and designers at @dmuleicester.
Zahra Onsori explains how it works ⬇️
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Zahra Onsori explains how it works ⬇️
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Unique magnetic hijab rolled out to Muslim police - Hyphen
‘Blue light hijab’ developed by Leicestershire Police and De Montfort University could encourage more women to join, says inventor
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December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A cutting-edge hijab for police officers has been created by Leicestershire Police and designers at @dmuleicester.
Zahra Onsori explains how it works ⬇️
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Zahra Onsori explains how it works ⬇️
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Nigel Farage has spent years branding himself as the politician who gives straight answers.
But his responses to allegations of racism at school, which he denies, have been less straightforward.
Shehab Khan has more👇🏽
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But his responses to allegations of racism at school, which he denies, have been less straightforward.
Shehab Khan has more👇🏽
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Farage’s opponents are desperate for racism claims to stick - Hyphen
Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage faces dozens of allegations that he racially abused classmates at Dulwich College, which he denies
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December 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Nigel Farage has spent years branding himself as the politician who gives straight answers.
But his responses to allegations of racism at school, which he denies, have been less straightforward.
Shehab Khan has more👇🏽
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But his responses to allegations of racism at school, which he denies, have been less straightforward.
Shehab Khan has more👇🏽
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Nearly half of adults in the UK say they often feel lonely. A new wave of Muslim women-led social spaces, from Manchester to London, is closing that gap.
Aisha Rimi has the full story.
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Aisha Rimi has the full story.
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Muslim women are building the social spaces they need - Hyphen
Across the UK, get-togethers, craft workshops and dance events are providing space to create lasting friendships and supportive communities
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December 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Nearly half of adults in the UK say they often feel lonely. A new wave of Muslim women-led social spaces, from Manchester to London, is closing that gap.
Aisha Rimi has the full story.
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Aisha Rimi has the full story.
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A lack of interpreters has been linked to the deaths of 48 children, including 34 babies, in England in 2024-25.
Here’s what MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social says needs to change.
✍🏻 @weronikas.bsky.social
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Here’s what MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social says needs to change.
✍🏻 @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 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A lack of interpreters has been linked to the deaths of 48 children, including 34 babies, in England in 2024-25.
Here’s what MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social says needs to change.
✍🏻 @weronikas.bsky.social
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Here’s what MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social says needs to change.
✍🏻 @weronikas.bsky.social
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Outside London’s West End the UK’s fringe theatre scene is redefining the stage by championing Muslim and minority creatives and their stories.
@aminiarchives.bsky.social features the theatre-makers you need to follow.
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@aminiarchives.bsky.social features the theatre-makers you need to follow.
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The Muslim theatre-makers thriving on the fringes - Hyphen
Theatre productions outside of mainstream institutions are giving more space to boundary-pushing storytelling from diverse creatives
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December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Outside London’s West End the UK’s fringe theatre scene is redefining the stage by championing Muslim and minority creatives and their stories.
@aminiarchives.bsky.social features the theatre-makers you need to follow.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/08/f...
@aminiarchives.bsky.social features the theatre-makers you need to follow.
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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
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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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
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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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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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
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
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/04/s...
So began the British-Pakistani chef’s mission to revolutionise the city’s South Asian food scene.
✍🏻 @jessicabateman.bsky.social
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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.
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
hyphenonline.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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.
Language barriers in healthcare cost lives.
We need ringfenced funding for NHS interpretation services to prevent further avoidable deaths in maternity care.
Reposted by Hyphen
🔴 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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@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
hyphenonline.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🔴 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
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/03/t...
@bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social: “We know language barriers are an impediment to women accessing maternity services.”
✍️ @weronikas.bsky.social
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/03/t...
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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@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
hyphenonline.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/03/t...
@weronikas.bsky.social reports⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/03/t...
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
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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hyphenonline.com/2025/12/02/m...
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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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
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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Shehab Khan has more👇🏽
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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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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
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
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/01/m...
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
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/01/m...
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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✍🏿 @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
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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✍🏿 @anitamureithi.bsky.social
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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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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
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.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/01/a...
The Islamic State of America is out now on YouTube.
hyphenonline.com/2025/12/01/a...
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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@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
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⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/27/a...
@leilalatif.bsky.social tells us why the film deserves such acclaim. Full review⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/27/a...
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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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
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.
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/28/w...
Nylah Salam speaks to victims of harassment.
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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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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
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⬇️
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/26/i...
Ammar Kalia speaks to the director⬇️
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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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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
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.
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/26/l...
On a #Luton estate, residents are building their own model of democracy through community organising and a neighbourhood assembly.
@tajali1.bsky.social writes.
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/26/l...
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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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
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.
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/27/r...
But taxes at a record high, frozen thresholds and weak growth forecasts leave big challenges ahead for the government.
Shehab Khan has more.
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/27/r...