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Europe’s largest Muslim consumer event marks 10 th Anniversary with groundbreaking three in one show

Image by fnik pr In an unprecedented move that reflects the growing influence of the Muslim consumer market, the London Muslim Shopping Festival (LMSF) announces a groundbreaking three-in-one event format for its 10th-anniversary celebration.  The landmark occasion, scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, at ExCeL London, will unite three major shows: the London Muslim Shopping Festival, […]

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Zuber Issa\’s EG On The Move completes Applegreen UK takeover

Image by EG On The Move Blackburn\’s EG On The Move will now employ more than 4,500 staff nationally following the acquisition of Applegreen UK. The takeover of Applegreen UK\’s 98 sites with around 40 foodservice concessions is a major boost for the company which will now own and operate a total of 151 petrol stations nationally. The company, which is

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Businessman raises issue of Pakistani prisoners with Saudi Ambassador

Image by Nq/Asian  A Manchester based property businessman has raised the plight of Pakistani prisoners with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the UK. Nabeel Mussarat of Bricks to Riches spoke with Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at a dinner. Nabeel also spoke about unlawful imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Nabeel

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British Indian community platform visits Scotland to discuss diversity and inclusivity with a dash of comedy

Image by Platform for Indian Democracy Over 100 people from the Scottish Indian Community in Glasgow will attend the first Platform for Indian Democracy event, Ye Kaisi Democracy, in Scotland, co-hosted by Scottish Indians for Justice. Featuring acclaimed musician Rahul Ram and Social Satirist Sanjay Rajoura, the event will explore pressing issues impacting diversity and democracy

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Sikhs take up issues with European Commission & in European Parliament

Image by Sikh Federation UK  Last week the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Davos she would go to India for her first trip of her new term. This provided Sikh representatives an opportunity to right to Vice Presidents in the Commission responsible for Human Rights, Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law. They shared with them the

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Manchester law firm expands financial Mis-Selling team with plans to create new jobs

Image by Inked PR A Manchester-based law firm has seen sustained growth in its Financial Mis-Selling (FMS) division and has announced plans to further strengthen its position in the sector. The department at Veritas Solicitors has grown by 40% in recent months which it expects to rise further. The firm expressed its intention to add

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Journalists in Pakistan protest new government ruling

Image by Eastern Eye Pakistan criminalised online disinformation on last Tuesday, passing legislation dictating punishments of up to three years in jail and prompting journalist protests accusing the government of quashing dissent. The law targets anyone who “intentionally disseminates” information online that they have “reason to believe to be false or fake and likely to

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Climate activist embarks on 50-city UK clean-up tour

Image by Vivek Gurav/ PA   An environmentalist embarking on a 50-city clean-up tour of the UK has said climate action is about individual responsibility rather than “just screaming” for government action. Vivek Gurav (pictured above), 29, who lives in Wembley, north-west London, started plogging, jogging and litter picking, in 2019 in his home city

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British Indian community platform visits Scotland to discuss diversity and inclusivity with a dash of comedy

   Over 100 people from the Scottish Indian Community in Glasgow will attend the first Platform for Indian Democracy event, Ye Kaisi Democracy in Scotland, co-hosted by Scottish Indians for Justice.  Featuring acclaimed musician Rahul Ram and Social Satirist Sanjay Rajoura, the event will explore pressing issues impacting diversity and democracy in contemporary India using

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Several people feared dead in stampede at festival in India

Image by PA Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India ‘s Prayagraj city, local media reported. Several pilgrims were injured, some seriously, in

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