Providers of IV glutathione drips are targeting women of colour with ‘skin lightening’ claims. Aniqa Lasker speaks to experts about the science, the risks and the role of colourism. hyphenonline.com/2026/02/11/i...

A London-based entrepreneur has launched what she says is the world’s first luxury abaya brand, as modest fashion continues to move into the high-end market. Jaheim Karim has more👇🏽 hyphenonline.com/2026/02/11/l...

Two days ago, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for Keir Starmer to quit. But cabinet colleagues of the prime minister have rallied around him — and there’s no obvious successor. Can he survive? Shehab Khan has this analysis👇🏽 hyphenonline.com/2026/02/11/k...

Zines offer a space for creativity, community and critique — and British Muslims are making some of the most exciting ones. Shahla Omar explores how DIY magazines build culture, identity and connection. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/10/zines-diy-magazines-british-uk-muslims-khidr-collective/

2,500 people are set to attend one of the UK’s biggest ever iftars at MK Dons FC's Stadium MK this Ramadan — including Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain. Yumna Iq has more👇🏽 https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/10/milton-keynes-grand-iftar-2026-mubarak-moments-nadiya-hussain/

Awan Sheraz has been named Community Champion by fellow Newcastle residents for the sixth year in a row for his work fighting food insecurity from his corner shop. Read the story⬇️ https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/09/sheraz-awan-food-donations-westerhope-convenience-store-corner-shop/

Campaigners have vowed to keep fighting for a permanent specialist unit after the Sickle Cell Day Unit closed at the Royal London Hospital. @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social said the unit’s closure was ‘typical of wider trends in sickle cell care’. hyphenonline.com/2026/02/09/s...

Cherien Dabis’s new film All That’s Left of You traces three generations of a Palestinian family — showing how political violence shapes their life. Out today in cinemas. Read Leila Latif’s full review⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/02/06/a...

Indoor climbing is on the rise in the UK, but not everyone feels welcome. Meet ClimbMuz, a group working to increase representation for women of colour in the sport. ✍🏿 Anita Mureithi https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/05/climbmuz-muslim-women-indoor-climbing-club/

Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein were far from secret — yet he was still appointed US ambassador. Shehab Khan argues that denouncing Mandelson won’t be enough to undo the damage for Keir Starmer. hyphenonline.com/2026/02/04/k...

As #France heads to the polls in March, the #Paris suburb of Champigny-sur-Marne could make history by electing its first Black Muslim woman — and its first woman from a working-class neighbourhood — as mayor. hyphenonline.com/2026/02/04/f...

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to take ‘every possible step’ to protect Welsh Muslims from the far right’s rise. He told @sajeraj.bsky.social he wanted Muslim communities' at the heart’ of the Wales his party would build if elected in May. hyphenonline.com/2026/02/03/p...

Ramadan in the UK is more than fasting. It’s city-wide iftars, charity appeals, a time for reflection and public celebrations. Here are all your common questions about #Ramadan 2026 answered. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/02/when-is-ramadan-2026/

Looking to volunteer in 2026? Here are 10 organisations where you can help give back to your community ⬇️ https://hyphenonline.com/2026/02/02/volunteering-muslim-charities-community-organisations-2026/

Young Muslims and religious educators warn the proposed social media ban for under-16s could hinder faith development, as the @mcb.org.uk backs the move to protect children’s wellbeing. Nylah Salam reports hyphenonline.com/2026/02/02/s...

When the hijab shifts from a personal act of faith to an aesthetic, something is lost. Nylah Salam reflects on how social media has turned a religious practice into a curated performance — and what that means for Muslim women online. #WorldHijabDay hyphenonline.com/2026/01/30/h...

'For you I have but one word: write.’ In his latest column, Taj Ali traces his journey from disruptive year 7 pupil to completing his first book, and details the lasting impact of a teacher who offered encouragement when it mattered most. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/29/t...

Building new Muslim cemeteries has proved almost impossible in recent years, even for investors with deep pockets. But a new burial ground in Bedford where 800 people have already bought plots proves it can be done. Weronika Strzyżyńska reports. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/29/m...

Three former Tory ministers have defected to Reform UK in two weeks — a situation that could have spelled the end for Kemi Badenoch. But the Conservative leader has doubled down, saying the party is better off without them. ✍🏽Shehab Khan hyphenonline.com/2026/01/29/k...

Paan has a history stretching back centuries in South Asia, traditionally chewed by older generations as an after-dinner treat. Now it's being reinvented with new flavours and modern twists for a younger audience. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/28/p...

Rediscovered treasures of Iranian new wave cinema from the 60s and 70s are screening at the Barbican Centre 4–26 Feb. Niloufar Haidari previews the programme⬇️ https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/27/iranian-new-wave-cinema-ye-motafavet-barbican-film-season/

From beef mishkaki to coconut-rich curries, the food of the Swahili coast is a vibrant fusion of African, Indian and Arabic influences. 🍛Zaynab Asaadi’s latest food guide ↓ hyphenonline.com/2026/01/27/s...

Suleymaan Khan was just 12 years old when he made his first humanoid butler robot from a programmable Lego set, held together with cardboard and dental floss. Now 17, he hopes to inspire others to build on a budget. ✍🏽Zahra Onsori | 📷 Safa B Malik hyphenonline.com/2026/01/27/s...

Health secretary Wes Streeting says his reforms will ‘clean up a Tory mess’ by prioritising UK-trained doctors for speciality training posts — but NHS doctor Ammad Butt warns that the policy risks deepening workforce problems. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/27/w...

A surge in harassment and fear has been reported by Black and brown LGBTQI+ people following the UK supreme court’s 2025 ruling on biological sex. Charities say people are facing increased scrutiny and abuse in public spaces. ✍🏼Jaheim Karim hyphenonline.com/2026/01/26/t...

‘I see young people wanting to join associations, take responsibility — maybe even enter politics.’ Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in Nice, Alexander Seale speaks to Muslim communities hoping for change. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/26/n...

In an era of superhero fatigue, Wonder Man dares to take the genre seriously. The Disney+ series led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley is a stunning return to form, writes Leila Latif. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/23/wonder-man-review-marvel-disney-yahya-abdul-mateen-ben-kingsley/

Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith leaders will tour the UK to gather information about how global conflicts affect relations between communities. The project is backed by the Woolf Institute and was launched at the House of Lords on Tuesday night. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/23/c...

Time for a digital spring clean? Amna Saleem saved more than £200 by cancelling forgotten-about subscriptions. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/21/cancelling-subscriptions-free-trial-forgotten-digital-spring-clean/

At a luxury retreat in Austria, Mariam Amini explores why children of refugees struggle to rest — and how ‘thriver’s guilt’ shapes their lives. Illo: Heedayah Lockman https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/21/park-igls-medical-spa-resort-alpine-retreat-austria/

Iranian dissidents in Germany are urging European leaders to cut diplomatic ties with Tehran, as reports suggest thousands have been killed in the regime’s brutal crackdown on protests. ✍🏼Jessica Bateman https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/22/iran-tehran-germany-berlin-protest-sever-diplomatic-ties/

‘The time came for politics and generational trauma to come together’: rapper Tamer Nafar on his first English-language album, out now. Read Jaheim Karim’s interview. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/t...

Labour is heading into a brutal electoral year, with thousands of council seats at stake but Keir Starmer is busy with global events. Shehab Khan explains Starmer’s bind: follow the EU and risk provoking Trump, or hold back and risk isolation. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/21/k...

Muslim supporters of Man Utd are travelling to Jordan this Ramadan to play charity matches with Palestinian refugees — while distributing direct cash donations, sharing iftar and supporting orphans. Aisha Rimi has the full story ⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/01/21/m...

Makhlouf Mamèche, newly elected president of Musulmans en France, says the best way to fight misconceptions about Islam is optimism and visibility and wants to restore his religion’s image in the country. Rory Mulholland has more. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/m...

New year, new reading list 📚 This month, our book columnist @thediyora.bsky.social shares the self-help and wellness titles worth your time in 2026 — focusing on clarity, balance and sustainable growth. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/b...

Yousra Samir Imran on why involving children in slow, mindful activities may be one way parents can be stress-free without guilt. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/14/slow-living-parent-children-mindful-mental-health-stress/

🔴Excl: Children's Commissioner for England is ‘deeply concerned’ by data revealing 10% of teens at two young offender institutions had a controversial incapacitant spray used on them in 2025. A judge on Monday quashed a challenge against the use of Pava in YOIs. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/p...

Palestinian hip-hop pioneer Tamer Nafar on music as a form of resistance and his first English-language album — out 20 January. Read Jaheim Karim’s interview⤵️ https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/tamer-nafar-dam-palestinian-rapper-new-album-hip-hop/

Musulmans en France has a new president. Imam Makhlouf Mamèche says the organisation must push back against fear-based narratives — and be present in public life. Full profile by Rory Mulholland ⤵️ hyphenonline.com/2026/01/19/m...

Research from Cardiff University suggests that nearly half of the imams working in British mosques were born in the UK, and their role has shifted from religious practices to include more community and pastoral work. @hyphenonline.com reports:

From Ted Lasso to Industry: actor Toheeb Jimoh talks about joining season four of the hit financial drama, playing a confident trader, and why his perfect day off involves doing absolutely nothing. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/15/weekend-with-toheeb-jimoh-actor-industry-ted-lasso/

In her latest column, Yousra Samir Imran writes about burnout, mental health and why pottering with her four-year-old has become an unexpected antidote to hustle culture. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/14/slow-living-parent-children-mindful-mental-health-stress/

The Traitors’ Club meets each week in Cyprus’s divided capital, Nicosia, with Greek and Turkish Cypriots defying the island’s 50-year partition to dream of reunification over coffee and zivania. Read Helena Smith's full story⬇️ hyphenonline.com/2026/01/13/c...

Reform has unveiled Nadhim Zahawi as its latest high-profile recruit. The response, writes Shehab Khan, highlights Nigel Farage’s dilemma: his ‘anti-establishment’ party looks more and more like the establishment. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/14/n...

In Bradford’s most deprived ward, a weekly sewing group organised by the Yorkshire Women’s Forum is building community through shared skills. Aisha Rimi has the full story. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/12/bradford-sewing-group-stitching-communities-together-yorkshire-womens-forum-sewcialise/

‘It’s important for those who choose to look away to watch this film.’ The Voice of Hind Rajab recounts a phone call that moved the world. It opens in UK and Irish cinemas on 16 January. https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/12/voice-of-hind-rajab-film-gaza-uk-kaouther-ben-hania/

Nearly half of UK imams are now British-born, according to new research, marking a generational shift in Muslim religious leadership in Britain. Aisha Rimi reports https://hyphenonline.com/2026/01/12/half-imams-born-in-uk-muslim-religious-leaders-cardiff-centre-study-islam/

‘I don’t want Magid / Zafar to be a brown film, or a Muslim film. What I hope for is a good film that just so happens to have Asian characters in it.’ Read more from co-writer Sufiyaan Salam about his British Independent Film Awards short win for Magid / Zafar. hyphenonline.com/2026/01/08/m...

‘Violence can be disrupted through the treatment of trauma.’ Psychiatrist Malek Bajbouj and his team are trying to secure permission to enter Palestine, where they warn of desperate need for PTSD treatment. ✍🏻 @jessicabateman.bsky.social hyphenonline.com/2026/01/07/m...