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Why are Black women being found dead in water across the UK?
Black Current News examined deaths involving Black women found in water across the country, putting detailed questions to police forces as campaigners…
Apr 7
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National Police Race Action Plan fails to deliver meaningful change, watchdog says
A five-year independent review finds limited progress in policing, with little meaningful change for Black communities
Apr 1
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March 2026
Exclusive | Racism claims rock Green Party as allegations of “structural failure” emerge
Leaked letter alleges retaliation, governance breakdown and unfulfilled anti-racism commitments, amid wider concerns over party culture
Mar 31
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‘Enslaving Africans wasn’t illegal, so no reparations,’ UK says, nursery kills toddler & Carnival gets cash boost
Plus: Police officer disciplined over excessive use of force with baton in arrest of Black children
Mar 31
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Black writers’ books pulled from UK school library amid censorship row as author speaks out
Exclusive: Nova Reid warns of “fear, ignorance and fascism” after books removed from Manchester school library
Mar 28
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British woman jailed in Jamaica after cocaine found in shoes
Teraiya Stapleton was arrested in Montego Bay in October 2024 after cocaine was found in footwear. Her mother has questioned the outcome and says the…
Mar 25
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TFL worker berates old woman, reggae icons honoured in London & Black barrister appointed King’s Counsel
Plus: UK Black Business Entrepreneurs survey launched
Mar 24
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What does the Iran conflict mean for Black Britain?
As tensions involving Iran rise, the ripple effects could reach far beyond the region with unequal consequences for Black communities
Mar 20
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Black people bitten by police dogs at over three times the rate of white people, data shows
Despite multiple complaints relating to excessive force, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found the “service provided was acceptable” in…
Mar 19
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Women in Africa up to 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis than in Europe, study reveals
High-profile figures including singer Beverley Knight and author Yomi Adegoke urge protection of UK aid funding for water and maternal health
Mar 18
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Black mother with sickle cell died after “gross failure” in hospital care, inquest finds
Coroner identifies “suboptimal care” in death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur, 47, but no prevention of future deaths report issued
Mar 17
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How the CCC Awards is becoming one of Britain’s most important events
Blending community, corporate and culture, awards CEO Mahari Hay tells Black Current News why a new kind of platform is bringing people and power into…
Mar 17
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