Magners maker C&C toasts deal to buy Asahi’s UK wholesale business C&C will merge the Asahi wholesale business into its Matthew Clark Bibendum (MCB) operations following the deal. Evening Standard · Sep 11
Palam fire inquiry report flags MCD, Delhi Fire Services lapses; 9 killed, 3 injured A magisterial inquiry report on the Palam fire incident has been submitted to the Home Department. The report identified serious lapses by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Fire Services. An electrical short circuit near the MCB box was the most probable cause of the fire. Combustible cosmetic… The Economic Times · Jul 31
'Be Ready': UK Mosques Told To Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios After Surge in Anti-Muslim Attacks The Muslim Council of Britain urges UK mosques to enhance security measures amid rising anti-Muslim attacks, providing guidance on lockdown drills, CCTV improvements, and community cooperation. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills amid fears of anti-Muslim attacks Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTV The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
C&C Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights C&C Group (LON:CCR) reported a difficult FY 2026 financial performance as weaker hospitality market conditions weighed on volumes and mix, particularly in its wholesale distribution business, even as its branded drinks portfolio grew revenue. Opening the company’s full-year results presentation, Ro MarketBeat · May 19
‘This is our moment as British Muslims’: MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots voting drive The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Sayeeda Warsi and Mishal Husain back new lobby group for British Muslims British Muslim Network aims to bring together experts to identify challenges the community faces to policymakers The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
Minister reminded of responsibilities after Muslim Council of Britain appearance The Government has a long-standing policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Council of Britain. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Unacceptable to use grooming gang scandal to smear all Muslims – faith leader Successive governments have followed a policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Council of Britain. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025
Muslim Council of Britain to elect new leader Successive governments have maintained polices of non-engagement with the organisation. Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025
MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last Zara Mohammed recalled both excitement at the start of her tenure but also being dismissed by some outside commentators as ‘a puppet’. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
Sayeeda Warsi on leaving the Tories: ‘You have to recognise when a relationship is toxic’ She was Britain’s first Muslim cabinet minister – and has faced questions for years about why she was in the Conservative party. Yesterday, she resigned the whip. She explains why The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024
‘Quite shocking’ lack of government contact during UK riots, says MCB head Zara Mohammed calls for review of Downing Street’s non-engagement policy with Muslim Council of Britain The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024
Fearful UK Mosques On Alert Over Far-right Protests British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024 ‘Get rid of hatred’: Muslim chaplain invites protesters for burgers as mosques step up security One Muslim leader has pledged to greet any protesters who wish to engage with the community with free food and calm discussion
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024 Mosques strengthening security amid ‘palpable fear’ over possible protests Protests have broken out across the country since three young girls were murdered in a mass stabbing in a seaside town near Liverpool
The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024 Three steps to mending relations with the Muslim voters who turned away from Labour in 2024 The success of independent candidates in the UK election has sent a strong signal to prime minister Keir Starmer that he should take seriously the sense of marginalisation and frustration among Muslim voters.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Fears of more far-right riots after thugs hijack horrific Southport stabbing Grieving mother of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe begged for a halt to the violence amid calls for action to stop more clashes
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Far-right exploiting Southport knife tragedy to attack Muslims, religious group warns Muslim Council of Britain blames false information on social media for rioting outside Mosque
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Detectives given more time to question suspect; police promise further arrests over riot There have been four arrests after violence in the town with Merseyside chief constable saying ‘more will follow’
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Peer accused of Islamophobia after claiming ‘radicals will take us over through power of the womb’ Exclusive: Leading Muslim groups are lodging official complaints to the House of Lords about Lord Pearson of Rannoch’s speech
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Don’t use Muslims as ‘punching bags’ this general election amid Gaza attacks, parties urged Call comes amid wider concerns about increased attacks on mosques in the wake of pro-Palestine demonstrations
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 Friday briefing: Michael Gove’s definition of extremism could have chilling effects on free speech In today’s newsletter: Critics also claim the veteran Tory’s non-binding description of extremism could lead the far right to target non-violent community groups
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024 ‘We’re a political punchbag’: Muslim Council chief baffled by MoD move to cut ties Zara Mohammed says Tories ending relationship with leading, trusted Muslim body leaves a gap between the community and the government
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024 UK ministers and officials to be banned from contact with groups labelled extremist New extremism definition to be published by Michael Gove is already being challenged by Muslim groups and experts