caroline chan

  • Vigil held for victims of Charlie Hebdo attack

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    January 9, 2015 20:54
    Around 100 people gathered at the Brian Clough Statue in Nottingham’s Market Square last night to remember those killed in the terrorist attack at the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday. Locals, students and those from the creative industries were amongst those in attendence who came to pay their respects for...

  • Sharia loans to be introduced for UK students

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    October 6, 2014 12:20
    A government consultation paper has revealed the development of student loans compliant with Sharia law. Under Sharia law, Muslims are forbidden from taking out loans which accrue interest. The Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance states that ‘as a matter of faith, a Muslim cannot lend money to, or...