I like the idea of more ethical banks, but I think the article is overselling the popularity of Islamic institutions in the UK. I live in London and whilst I'm aware that Sharia banking exists as a concept, I've never heard of BLME. Also the opening sentence comes off as slightly absurd:
>THE HALAL restaurants established by Muslim migrants in Britain quickly inspired an almost religious following among non-believers.
>THE HALAL restaurants established by Muslim migrants in Britain quickly inspired an almost religious following among non-believers.