PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 12 July 2019 13:15
‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ in libraries
On Saturday 27 July, ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ is scheduled from 2.30 to 3.30pm, at Wembley Library, in Brent Civic Centre,Wembley. It will be promoting homosexuality, and the Brent Council website says it is for children…
Friday, 12 July 2019 13:15
Largest firms 'fail to disclose emissions'
New UK rules require big companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. 12% of businesses have cut greenhouse gas emissions enough to keep global warming below two degrees and only 20 of 160 big emitters are…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:55
Our bishops in Westminster
During five days in Westminster the House of Lords bishops spoke on serious youth violence; the need to scrap the ‘two-child limit’ welfare policy; climate change; child refugees; independent living for disabled people; higher education funding;…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:51
Problem gambling in the armed forces
For many former members of the armed forces, the transition from active service to civilian life can be challenging. It is well known that transitioning veterans are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviour like excessive…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:43
Problem gambling: FOBTs
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are called the crack cocaine of gambling. In April the government reduced the maximum stake on FOBTs to £2. Before then William Hill Bookmakers, with 2,300 shops and 12,500 employees, relied…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:41
Rural church and mission
Rural Christian leaders find it increasingly difficult to maintain hope, energy and creativity for mission. There are, however, encouraging signs as people across rural Britain seek God together in regular prayer for their communities and take…