Series of Attacks in Birmingham 15 January 2015 The Muslim Council of Britain is monitoring unfolding developments in Birmingham where a series of Muslim-owned shops and businesses are reported to have been attacked by men armed wit... Press Releases Jan 15, 2015
Paris Murders are a Greater Insult to Islam: Muslim Council of Britain Statement on Charlie Hebdo Massacre 8 January 2015 The Muslim Council of Britain reiterated its condemnation of the barbarous murder of journalists at the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo. The attack has been condemned by Muslims in Franc... Press Releases Terrorism Jan 8, 2015
Confront terrorism by backing freedom: the Muslim Council of Britain calls for a re-think on the proposed Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 7 th January 2015 Bill significantly curtails civil rights and is unlikely to be effective Terrorism can only be defeated by more freedom and less fear The Muslim Council of Britain calls for Bill to ... Civil Liberties Press Releases Terrorism Jan 7, 2015
Muslim Council of Britain backs Archbishop’s call to increase support for the UK hungry 08 December 2014 The Muslim Council of Britain backs the Archbishop of Canterbury call on our government to do more to support those who find themselves hungry in this time of economic hardship and au... Charity Inter Faith Press Releases Unity Dec 8, 2014
UK Muslim Representatives Take Schedule 7 Terror Law to the Supreme Court 12 November 2014 Controversial anti-terrorism powers which are being widely used to harass and gather intelligence on members of the Muslim and South Asian communities travelling to and from the UK ar... Law Press Releases Terrorism Nov 12, 2014
British Delegation to Attend 10th World Islamic Economic Forum For the tenth year running the Muslim Council of Britain will facilitate a large contingent of business women and men – professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs and financiers, to attend the Wo... Business and Economics Press Releases Oct 25, 2014
MCB Congratulates First Ever Woman to Lead Established British Islamic Centre 17th October 2014 The Muslim Council of Britain today congratulated and welcomed the appointment of Ms Saleha Islam who has been appointed Director of the Al-Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in ... Press Releases Oct 17, 2014
Alan Henning’s Murder a Despicable Act, Offensive to Muslims 3rd October 2014 Statement from Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain: “This reported m urder is a despicable and offensive act, coming as it does on the eve of the Muslim... Press Releases Terrorism Oct 3, 2014
Moazzem Begg Release: A Good Day for British Justice 1 st October 2014 The Muslim Council of Britain today joined calls for an urgent investigation relating to the circumstances of Moazzam Begg’s detention and subsequent release. Mr Begg was arrested in... Press Releases Oct 1, 2014
British Muslims Hope for Peace in Iraq and Syria 26 September 2014 Today, MPs will return to Parliament to discuss intervention in Iraq and Syria. While there may be multiple views about the merits of using our military once again in Iraq, Muslims a... International Affairs Press Releases Terrorism Sep 26, 2014
British Muslims Call for Environmental Sustainability 19th September 2014 The onset of flooding in the Jammu and Kashmir regions is another wake up call to the frequency and intensity of natural disasters across the world getting more severe. By consensu... Press Releases Sep 19, 2014
Scotland Speaks: Chooses to stay within the UK 19 th September 2014 The result of Scottish Referendum is before us, with 55% of voters opting to stay within the United Kingdom. The referendum witnessed a historic turnout of over 85% of the elector... Press Releases Sep 19, 2014