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24 July 20261 update

Elevated

theferret.scot

07:11 UTC

English anti-immigration activists are expected to travel to Glasgow for a planned protest this weekend. Police and anti-racism groups have expressed concern about the potential for extremist involvement to escalate tensions in the city.

22 July 20262 updates

Routine

glasgowlive.co.uk

18:04 UTC

A Glasgow mosque's application to create a café and bedrooms was rejected by the council. This is the second rejection for a similar application at the same location.

21 July 20262 updates

18 July 20261 update

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

09:30 UTC

Unite The Clans Scotland (already-monitored far-right group, Jim Dowson / Knights Templar Intl-linked) ESCALATES from rally-planning to REAL-WORLD vigilantism in Aberdeen: organising removals (forcing targets from homes, next target near St Machar school & Sunnybank primary), stalking named individual Chris McLurg (accused of being a beast) - monitoring his bus routes/return times, we will stand there all night to make sure he does not return; group also comments on Glasgow dad (Quoroum Beg) Tommy-Robinson-misinformation case (playing the victim). A community member monitoring as Islamophobia UK. Threat-escalation signal: far-right mobilisation shifting from demos to organised stalking / forced displacement.

17 July 20264 updates

Critical

Islamophobia UK

15:05 UTC

The UK Home Office has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the National Security (State Threats) Act, making it illegal to support, assist, or receive payment from the organisation; penalties include up to 14 years imprisonment or life imprisonment for sabotage.

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

08:13 UTC

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Birmingham on 15 July under the National Security Act 2023 on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with searches carried out in Birmingham and Liverpool.

Routine

Islamophobia UK

07:04 UTC

A public figure shared posts on social media making claims about churches and religious groups. The claims have not been independently verified.

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

06:43 UTC

Meta is investigating Facebook posts linked to racially-motivated riots in Northern Ireland, according to reporting by the Belfast Telegraph.

16 July 20264 updates

Elevated

britainfirst.org

17:57 UTC

A petition opposing Sadiq Khan's peerage nomination has been circulating online and received significant engagement. The petition and related social media posts from public figures represent the public debate around his honour.

Routine

bbc.co.uk

12:54 UTC

A person has been arrested and charged over social media comments linked to a politician's death. Police Scotland initially said there was no criminality before reversing their decision.

Elevated

msn.com

10:48 UTC

A mall worker was stabbed multiple times in an attack described as religiously motivated. The incident was reported by mainstream news outlets.

15 July 20263 updates

Critical

bbc.co.uk

17:46 UTC

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism offences for an alleged plan to target mosques in the Sutton area of London. Police say the offences are linked to extreme right-wing terrorism.

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

10:40 UTC

A teenager was convicted of terrorism offences in January 2024 after being arrested at Heathrow. He had provided technical advice to terrorist groups while being radicalised online.

Elevated

MEND

07:51 UTC

A bill to proscribe the IRGC (Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps) is expected to pass UK Parliament this week. The proscription could affect how people in the UK legally express views about Iran.

14 July 20262 updates

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

13:03 UTC

A protest was held by the British Security Project and Pink Ladies at Lord Warden Square in Dover approximately one week ago.

Elevated

youtu.be

05:58 UTC

A Daily Espresso podcast episode features Carl Benjamin discussing immigration and social policy in Britain. The episode is publicly available and has been flagged by monitoring organisations for containing rhetoric about demographic change and immigration restrictions.

13 July 20269 updates

Elevated

Ayaan Institute

22:45 UTC

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and the Jewish Chronicle have raised concerns about the Church of England General Synod's engagement with the 'Kairos II' document.

Elevated

IAG

22:06 UTC

35 UK universities, including Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield and UCL, have signed up to the Ministry of Defence Defence Universities Alliance.

Routine

x.com

16:43 UTC

GB News published an opinion piece and video that framed a Muslim community event negatively, despite the event being peaceful and disrupted only by a terror threat. The Centre for Media Monitoring flagged this as an example of media framing that presented the Islamic event itself as a threat.

Critical

vm.tiktok.com

12:32 UTC

A march called 'Unite the Clans' is scheduled for Scotland on 23 July. It is being promoted by Jim Dowson, a former political marketing strategist with documented links to far-right organisations.

Elevated

vm.tiktok.com

12:32 UTC

A far-right march called 'Unite the Clans' is planned for Scotland on 23 July, organized by individuals linked to far-right movements. The event is being promoted on social media.

Critical

petition.parliament.uk

11:39 UTC

A petition calling for offshore detention and mass deportation of people who enter the UK illegally was debated in Parliament on 16 December. The petition had received over 100,000 signatures.

Critical

thetimes.com

11:37 UTC

The government has proscribed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security threat under the National Security Act 2023. It will become a criminal offence to express support for the IRGC under this law.

Elevated

zeteo.uk

10:29 UTC

An MP made false claims about Muslims and migrants on a podcast. A fact-checking organisation published a rebuttal of his claims.

12 July 20261 update

Elevated

Islamophobia UK

10:42 UTC

An anti-immigration rally called "Unite the Clans Rally 2" is scheduled for 25 July 2026 at Glasgow Green, organised by groups using Scottish Crusade and Protector of Scotland branding.

11 July 20261 update

Elevated

BIMA

16:30 UTC

A registered Northern Ireland political party has published statements describing Islam as a "brutal, totalitarian ideology" and a threat to the UK.

10 July 20261 update

Elevated

tellmamauk.org

08:09 UTC

A replica mosque was placed on a loyalist bonfire pyre in Co Tyrone, and police were urged to intervene. The incident was reported by TELL MAMA and other news outlets.

9 July 20261 update

8 July 20261 update

Routine

irishnews.com

08:58 UTC

A poll in Northern Ireland found that more than one in ten people will not condemn arson attacks on migrant homes, and some see violence as justified. The survey also shows racism is now viewed as a serious problem alongside sectarianism.

1 July 20262 updates

Routine

inews.co.uk

07:05 UTC

A news investigation found that some terrorist attacks in the UK targeting Muslims are not being confirmed as terrorism for up to nine months, leaving the public unaware of the threat.

30 June 20261 update

Routine

Coalition

14:33 UTC

A BBC report covered a London inquiry into counter-terrorism policing, which concluded a specific case was not terrorism. The inquiry raised questions about whether Muslims are disproportionately treated as terrorism suspects.

29 June 20262 updates

Routine

Coalition

20:37 UTC

A 2020 research report examined how British media reports on terrorism and patterns in media framing of terrorism stories.

Routine

Coalition

09:21 UTC

A definition of Islamophobia has been published and discussed online.

28 June 20262 updates

Routine

Coalition

20:19 UTC

A counter-demonstration took place at Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets against a far-right event.

Routine

Coalition

17:52 UTC

A public figure launched a website and court case relating to halal slaughter practices.

27 June 20262 updates

26 June 20262 updates

Routine

Coalition

09:31 UTC

The Charity Commission cleared Hope Not Hate of a charity law breach related to the Makerfield by-election.

Routine

facebook.com

07:33 UTC

The Economist published a video examining myths about London, showing it is one of the safest major cities in the world despite negative online portrayals.

25 June 20262 updates

Routine

linkedin.com

08:16 UTC

A Muslim woman who spoke publicly about menstrual health was targeted by far-right online abuse including deepfakes. Other Muslim women in healthcare roles have also faced severe online harassment for their visibility and faith.

Routine

x.com

07:29 UTC

A public X post shares commentary critiquing the use of religion to justify blame for individual crimes, pointing out inconsistent standards applied to different religious groups.

24 June 20265 updates

Routine

rogerkline.co.uk

19:25 UTC

A blog post by Roger Kline offers initial thoughts on the Mann Review's recommendations on antisemitism and racism in the NHS, focusing on impacts on employment relations practices.

Routine

examinerlive.co.uk

19:25 UTC

A £65 million public inquiry into grooming gangs is focusing first on Bradford and Keighley in Yorkshire, examining how the gangs operated and how authorities responded to them.

Routine

share.google

19:25 UTC

A political party proposed ending prayers at Bolton council meetings, arguing that council business should be conducted in a religiously neutral way while remaining respectful to all faiths.

20 June 20263 updates

Routine

share.google

19:22 UTC

A man has been charged following suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, in which two people were injured near a mosque and a pizzeria was attacked.

19 June 20262 updates

Routine

instagram.com

08:50 UTC

A Bosnian genocide survivor shared educational lessons on Instagram about survival during the 1990s genocide, including the observation that personal kindness did not protect people during the atrocity.

18 June 20261 update

15 June 20261 update

13 June 20262 updates

Routine

lbc.co.uk

17:45 UTC

LBC reported that two enforcement officers hired by Kingdom and contracted by Harrow Council switched off their bodycams before threatening a member of the public.

12 June 20264 updates

Routine

5pillarsuk.com

22:52 UTC

A journalist reported on anti-Muslim violence in Belfast, including attacks on halal shops and mosques, and concerns about racist paramilitary activity in the city.

Routine

thejournal.ie

18:26 UTC

A news article from The Journal.ie reports how online promotion by named public figures and calls for mass deportation preceded violent Belfast protests.

Routine

x.com

13:19 UTC

A journalist visited Belfast to report on concerns raised by local Muslim residents about racist and Islamophobic incidents in the area.

Routine

theguardian.com

12:04 UTC

A Guardian article reports on concerns in Belfast's minority ethnic communities about targeted violence and racism in Northern Ireland. A spokesperson from the Belfast Islamic Centre is quoted discussing the connection between far-right political rhetoric and fear of immigration.

11 June 20263 updates

Routine

5pillarsuk.com

13:28 UTC

A news story reported that Muslim families in Northern Ireland are concerned about their safety following recent anti-migrant riots and attacks targeting migrants and ethnic minorities.

10 June 20262 updates

Routine

newscord.org

18:37 UTC

A campaign page calls for public letters to elected officials and prosecutors in Northern Ireland regarding online amplification of violence.

Routine

gov.uk

13:23 UTC

The UK government has announced plans to scrap Non-Crime Hate Incidents (NCHIs), a policy change aimed at reducing police involvement in minor disputes and freeing officers to focus on serious crime.

9 June 20261 update