MCB Warns Against Lack of Transparency And Watering Down Of Islamophobia Definition Responding to the leaked proposals around a non-statutory working definition of Islamophobia, Dr Wajid Akhter, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, said: “The Muslim Council of Britain ... British Muslims Diversity And Inclusion Islamophobia Policy Politics Press Releases Dec 16, 2025
Reporting of Islamophobic Hate Crime: Transparency & Trustworthiness Will be Key Commenting on today’s announcement by MHCLG that following a competitive bid process, the British Muslim Trust – a collaboration between Aziz Foundation and Randeree Charitable Trust – has been awarde... General News Islamophobia Press Releases reporting safety transparency Jul 21, 2025
MCB Joins Global Call to Combat Islamophobia Online Saturday 15 March 2025 The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today joins Muslim representative and advocacy organisations worldwide on the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia , 15 March, calling... Islamophobia MCB Updates Press Releases Mar 15, 2025
Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes Historic Appointment of Sir Mufti Hamid Patel as Interim Chair of Ofsted The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today welcomes the appointment of Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE as interim chair of Ofsted, the first British Muslim to be appointed to this role. The MCB also condemns... British Muslims Education General News Islamophobia Media Misreporting Press Releases Mar 14, 2025
Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes Government’s Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred Definition The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today welcomes the government’s announcement of a new working group to develop a definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia, a long-awaited step towards addressi... British Muslims Islamophobia Press Releases Feb 28, 2025
MCB Urges National Strategy As Islamophobic Attacks Rise By 73% The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply troubled by the 73% surge in Islamophobic assaults in 2024—an unprecedented crisis culminating in last summer’s violent riots. Our decision-makers face a stark ... General News Islamophobia MCB Updates Press Releases Feb 19, 2025
MCB Condemns Opposition Leader’s Cynical Misuse of Child Protection Issues to Attack British Muslims The Muslim Council of Britain strongly condemns Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch’s cynical attempt to conflate a popular definition of Islamophobia with the investigation of serious crimes duri... General News Islamophobia MCB Updates Press Releases UK Politics Jan 8, 2025
Islamophobic Hate Crimes Surge: MCB Urges Stronger Legislation and Unified Action The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply alarmed by the sharp rise in Islamophobic hate crimes over the past year, with offences doubling in some areas. Greater Manchester Police reported a spike in Is... General News Islamophobia MCB Updates Press Releases Dec 30, 2024
The Muslim Council of Britain calls for Jenrick to be sacked The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has called on Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch to remove Robert Jenrick from his shadow cabinet position and to initiate an immediate investigation into his ... General News Islamophobia Politics Press Releases UK Politics Dec 24, 2024
CFMM Exposes GB News’ Anti-Muslim Hate: Findings Call for Urgent Ofcom Action On Thursday 12 December, the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) hosted the launch of its groundbreaking report, ‘GB News: A Snapshot of Anti-Muslim Hate’, at the Frontline Club, London. This two-year ... British Muslims General News Islamophobia Media Misreporting Press Releases Dec 17, 2024
Islamophobia Awareness Month with Wolverhampton City Council The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) was honoured to be hosted by Wolverhampton City Council to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. During the visit, the MCB’s Secretary-General was deeply inspired by t... Community Stories General News Islamophobia MCB Updates Dec 5, 2024
MCB Express call for Government Action at Growing Hate Crime in Northern Ireland The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply concerned about the rise in hate crimes in Northern Ireland, including the racial bullying and hate crime targeting several young Muslim girls in North Belfast.... General News Hate Crimes Islamophobia Press Releases Dec 4, 2024