PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 08 September 2017 10:21
Scotland: education gap
Nicola Sturgeon often says that she wishes to be judged as first minister on her government's record in education. She cares passionately about trying to close the attainment gap which sees pupils from better off homes…
Friday, 08 September 2017 10:17
Bishops join calls to end indefinite migrant detention
In a rare move, 17 Church of England bishops have united with church leaders of other denominations to urge the government to end indefinite detention, This move followed a BBC documentary describing Brook House immigration centre…
Friday, 01 September 2017 11:02
Friday Focus: hope for those on the margins
We rejoice to see the many Christian charities in our towns and cities that have sprung up over recent years, reaching out to serve the marginalised in our communities. Surely our hearts’ desire is to see…
Friday, 01 September 2017 11:00
Intercessor Focus: Brexit trade deals
New trade deals struck between the UK and third-party countries will depend on what Brexit secretary David Davis negotiates with Brussels. Pray for God to use him to shape and establish a Godly future for Britain’s…
Friday, 01 September 2017 10:58
Christian child to live with Muslim grandmother
A family court judge has ordered that a five-year-old Christian child, who had been placed with strict Muslim foster-parents, should live with her Muslim grandmother. A leaked internal document from Tower Hamlets council said the child…
Friday, 01 September 2017 10:55
Theresa May on North Korea
Speaking to reporters on her way to Japan, Theresa May four times refused to rule out British action to stop North Korea’s illegal missile launches, as the rogue state threatened to increase its military tests. She…