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Council leader speaks out against hatred ahead of Britain First march

2/20/2026

The leader of Manchester City Council has released a statement to help unite residents against the upcoming Britain First march this weekend.

Hanukkah installation paused due to rise in hate crime

11/30/2023

Havering has paused the installation of a Hanukkah Menorah in its town hall due to an increase in hate crimes relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

‘Racially motivated’ murder could have been avoided, safeguarding review says

6/22/2018

The murder of an asylum seeker while living in supported living accommodation in Bristol could have been avoided, a safeguarding adult review has concluded.

New funding to tackle hate crime ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

1/26/2017

The communities secretary today announced nearly £400,000 of new funding to tackle hate crimes.

Victims can now report hate crimes directly to council

10/10/2016

A Hertfordshire council has announced incidents of hate crime can now be reported to the customer service centre in their offices, without the need to go to a police station.

Council condemns ‘appalling’ racist attacks on staff

7/4/2016

Staff at Bath & North East Somerset Council have been subject to ‘racist and xenophobic’ abuse since the outcome of the EU referendum, the council leader has said.

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