PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 14 May 2020 22:10
UK Church can learn from Ebola crisis
Ebola caused a tremendous set-back for the New Generations ministry in Sierra Leone. They saw an average growth of 2,000 new churches annually, but in the epidemic this dropped to less than 200 annually. Fear of…
Thursday, 14 May 2020 22:08
Reopening of places of worship?
In a recent tweet, Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, said he will be meeting with religious leaders to plan the reopening of places of worship, whether for public worship or…
Thursday, 14 May 2020 22:05
Coronavirus - fears for people with learning disabilities
Nurse academic Irene Tuffrey-Wijne says figures about deaths from coronavirus of people with learning disabilities are needed now to help prevent unnecessary deaths. Public Health England have stated that an expert group will analyse data on…
Thursday, 14 May 2020 22:00
Covid antibody test a 'positive development'
A blood test to find out whether people have been infected with coronavirus in the past has been approved by Public Health England, a ‘very positive development’. The test looks for antibodies to see if a…
Thursday, 07 May 2020 22:50
The new normal?
On 10 May Boris Johnson will announce plans to ease lockdown restrictions. High Street retailers want to hear how they might reopen. There will be bargains as managers try to shift stock. People are wondering if…
Thursday, 07 May 2020 22:48
Hope for the countryside - farming
Coronavirus has prompted a new appreciation of food and farming, a new interest in healthier eating, local food and national food security, and a greater awareness of injustices in the food chain. Pray that all these…