PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:31
UK countries in different stages of lockdown
In much of the world, coronavirus lockdowns are easing. In the UK some normality is returning with the reopening of businesses and public spaces. However, the four countries are at different stages of lockdown, as politicians…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:26
Virtual drama classes for asylum-seekers
Lockdown has been challenging for young asylum-seekers. Ali used wi-fi at the college he attended to contact his family back home, but in lockdown this has not been possible. With little money, he is unable to…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:20
Crackdown on channel dinghy crossings
On 12 July as many as 180 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK (see https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-migrants-crossing-english-channel-hits-new-daily-high-12027639) In six months 2,600+ people have crossed illegally into the UK, compared with 1,850 during the whole of 2019. The…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:03
Archbishop: 'Learn afresh how to share the gospel'
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, called on the Church of England to ‘learn afresh how to share the gospel in the world’. He said the Church’s voice remains over-dominated by people who are usually white,…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:59
PM: York to be Parliament's temporary home?
MPs voted on 1 February 2018 to approve the renovation work at the Houses of Parliament, which will entail their moving out. The building is a safety risk for all those who work in it, and…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:55
Huge rise in online child abuse images
For months both adults and children, many of whom are working at home, have spent significantly more time online. Now the Internet Watch Foundation reports that images of child abuse images online have increased by almost…