Tackling religious taboos through art
A west London art gallery launches a competition to explore Islam and identity in the UK.

The International City
BBC London's Special Correspondent Kurt Barling assesses how London, a perennial city of migration, has fared over the last decade.

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University bars Islamist speaker
A London university cancels the appearance of a controversial Islamic group that opposes integration into British society.

Inspiring devotion
Jumoke Fashola reflects on the National Gallery's exhibition of religious art from the Spanish Golden Age.

Teaching English to the world
London is arguably the multi-lingual capital of the world but some people who want to study or work in Britain must now have a decent grasp of English. How difficult is it?

Cohesion among Londoners 'vital'
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has urged Londoners to increase their understanding of Islam and Muslim communities to find common ground.

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Jewish case may hit other schools
The case of a Jewish school accused of breaching race relations laws could have 'ramifications' for other faith schools, it is claimed.

Breaking through the age barrier
We meet three London women who are refusing to let their advancing years dictate what they can and can't do with their lives.

A Degree of satisfaction
Kurt Barling reports on a happy ending for a boy brought to London as a slave.

Asylum's ripple effect
Refugee Week is just one of the ways Londoners can turn their thoughts to the plight of those struggling to make a home here.

London's doves of peace?
Who do you think deserves a coveted Peace Award for their work in London as part of Week of Peace? Find how to nominate here.