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Council leader speaks out against hatred ahead of Britain First march 20/02/2026 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 30/11/2023 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 22/06/2018 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 26/01/2017 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 04/07/2016 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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