These bold women stand up for justice, rights … and freedom
To read full article, follow the link: Photos: They embody the spirit of International Women’s Day : NPR March 8 is International Women’s Day — a date picked in honor of a remarkable Russian protest. During World War I, women in Russia went on strike. They demanded “bread and peace.” Among the results of their four-day protest: […]
New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping – as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech. Ministers say it is a working definition and a “tool for government and organisations to better understand, measure, prevent and address anti-Muslim hostility”. Crucially, the definition is non-statutory […]
Commonwealth Day Celebration
UK’s first visa ban in asylum crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has claimed a growing number of migrants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are using legal migration routes as a backdoor for claiming asylum. The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have “abused” the UK’s generosity. An emergency brake is being placed […]
Celebration of the Year of The Horse by Westminster Council
British Passport Rules Change
As the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) becomes fully mandatory for visa-exempt visitors starting February 25, 2026, the British government has announced its intention to increase the fee in the near future. Currently set at £16, the cost is expected to rise to £20 From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering […]
Chinese New Year party 27/02 East by South East
Eid Mubarak
Happy Lunar New Year of the Horse
Cold weather health alert issued – as Met Office warns snow on way
The dip in temperatures will “come as something of a shock after the long mild, wet spell”, says Sky’s weather team. A four-day health alert for cold weather has been issued for central and northern England. It warns that vulnerable people could be at greater risk and possible “minor impacts” on health services due to […]