PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 30 September 2016 08:58
Christian Labour MP prays for party unity
Alex Cunningham, the MP for Stockton North and a Christian, has asked God to help bring the party together after the unsuccessful leadership challenge by Owen Smith. He was speaking after Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected leader…
Friday, 30 September 2016 08:56
New science and faith projects
Scientists are taking vicars on tours of laboratories and addressing church services as part of a series of projects designed to foster better understanding between science and faith. CofE vicars in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire will tour…
Friday, 30 September 2016 08:55
'Suicidal calls' made to tax credits firm
A firm used by the Government to cut tax credit payments has received calls from ‘suicidal’ clients. A whistle-blower said most staff weren't even trained to deal with such calls and staff were not offered counselling…
Friday, 30 September 2016 08:53
Brexit and Scotland's global standing
Brexit will ‘enhance’ Scotland's standing in the world rather than diminish it, Theresa May has said. In a column in Holyrood magazine, the Prime Minister said the Brexit talks were an exciting chance to forge a…
Friday, 30 September 2016 08:51
Prevent anti-extremism strategy
British Muslims should be given a new way of reporting hate crimes that bypasses the police because the Government’s controversial Prevent anti-extremism strategy has ruined trust between the two parties, Andy Burnham has suggested. Labour’s shadow…
Friday, 23 September 2016 11:05
NHS cuts planned
The BBC has seen draft plans which propose ward closures, cuts in bed numbers and changes to A&E and GP care in 44 areas. The plans, which are due to be signed off next month, are…