Aine Fox
Crime
Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes surge in London
Barnet accounted for nearly a third of antisemitic hate recorded by the Met in May
By Aine Fox
5 Jun 2026
Politics
Domestic abuse commissioner criticises antiquated views in family court hearings
Research found evidence of abuse within 73% of hearings and in 87% of the case files they reviewed.
By Aine Fox
13 Oct 2025
Crime
Burning Koran upsetting but not a crime, says judge in ‘victory for free speech’
Turkey-born Mr Coskun, who is half-Kurdish and half-Armenian, lives in England.
By Aine Fox
10 Oct 2025
Crime
Man who burned Koran in London wins appeal against conviction
The 51-year-old’s case was backed by free speech campaigners, who paid for his legal costs.
By Aine Fox
10 Oct 2025
UK
Bad manners red flag for women but more men value good looks, poll suggests
More men than women cited intelligence and good looks as important qualities for their partner to have, survey results suggested.
By Aine Fox
10 Oct 2025
Crime
Police-recorded religious and race hate crime rises in England
The figures are published by the Home Office and cover the year to the end of March 2025.
By Aine Fox
9 Oct 2025
Crime
Hate crime rises with religiously-motivated offences at record level
The Home Office figures cover police-recorded hate crime in England and Wales.
By Aine Fox
9 Oct 2025
Crime
Appeal to begin in case of man convicted over Koran-burning in London
Hamit Coskun has argued he protested peacefully and burning the Koran amounted to freedom of expression.
By Aine Fox
9 Oct 2025
Politics
Moment of reflection planned one week on from Manchester synagogue attack
Communities across the UK are being encouraged to hold vigils, light candles, or have moments of silence.
By Aine Fox
9 Oct 2025
Business News
Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work
There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.
By Aine Fox
9 Oct 2025
Politics
Jenrick’s comments on Handsworth have potential to stir up division, says bishop
Right Reverend Michael Volland said the shadow justice secretary’s views on the area were ‘entirely wrong’.
By Aine Fox
7 Oct 2025
Politics
Jewish council calls for cancellation of ‘shameful’ Bob Vylan Manchester gig
The punk duo is due to play the Manchester Academy on November 5.
By Aine Fox
7 Oct 2025
UK
Communities urged to stand together against hate a week on from synagogue attack
Schools and community groups are preparing to hold silences on Thursday to mark a moment of solidarity.
By Aine Fox
6 Oct 2025
UK
First female Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘joyous’ history-making moment
Dame Sarah Mullally gave an address in Canterbury Cathedral on Friday.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
New archbishop warns against hostile or threatening language on immigration
Dame Sarah Mullally said all senior leaders, whether in politics or faith, have a responsibility to ‘think about the language we use’.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
Archbishop-designate: I will vote against assisted dying Bill
Dame Sarah has said she and her Church of England colleagues in the Lords are likely to bring an amendment to vote on the principle.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
Dame Sarah Mullally: Ex-chief nursing officer knew she had vocation
History maker: The Archbishop of Canterbury-designate was named on Friday
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
Dame Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England has been without its top bishop since January when Justin Welby formally left office over failures in handling an abuse scandal.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
New archbishop of Canterbury to be named amid hopes for first woman in top role
Women were first ordained priests in the Church in 1994, while the first female bishop appointments followed 20 years later in 2014.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
What challenges might the new archbishop of Canterbury face?
From issues within the Church to wider political topics, the religious leader will be expected to speak on various subjects.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025
UK
What happens after the 106th archbishop of Canterbury has been named?
There is a series of traditions and formalities to follow.
By Aine Fox
3 Oct 2025