Name of the newspaper
Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Key search word(s)
Halal Food
Halal Food
Halal Food
Halal Food
Publications date
12/4/2008
16/7/2007
4/4/2007
3/8/2006
Kind of article:
Journalist – sport section
Journalist- Business
Journalist- Business
Journalist article – news section
Is the article mainly supporting or criticising ritual slaughtering without stunning? What are the main points of the article? (in short)
Neutral
Neutral/positive
Neutral
Aston Villa FC chairman trying to ingratiate club with neighbours – invited local residents to a match – 700 tickets that area kept alcohol free and halal food outlets were installed to serve Asian supports who might not normally attend a match.
Central Jewel awards at NEC for Asian community. Lifetime achievement award to Hafiz Muhammad Yaqoob – pioneer of the halal food industry in the UK and Europe.
Lloyds tsb has launced the first UK high street business bank account to be compliant with Shariah law. Forbid all forms of paying interest. No interest paid of received money ringfenced. Owner of a halal food business welcomed the launch.
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Muslim fun day at Alton towers cancelled due to poor ticket sales. Special provisions had been agreed – ban on alcohol, gaming machines, music in public areas. Segregated rides, halal food stalls, prayer areas. Islamic leisure (company behind day). Also mentions problem of wedding couple (non-muslim) who were told by Islamic leisure that they would also have to follow rules – but Alton towers rejected these claims.