PA: British Isles & Ireland
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Cameron urged to pass law to protect England's woodland
England’s woodland is in danger unless David Cameron keeps his promise to pass laws preventing public forests from being sold off, leading conservationists have said in a letter the Telegraph. The Government was forced intop making…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Heavy web-use harms a child's mental health
Over-use of the internet is causing mental health problems for children, government health advisers have warned. Each hour spent in front of a computer puts them at greater risk, they say. As a result, children face…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
British forces in Afghanistan
With the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan, the public focus on our troops has lessened. However, there are still many British troops still serving in Afghanistan. Their lives are still very vulnerable, as we were…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
‘Significant steps’ needed to progress Anglican-Methodist Covenant
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, together with the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, have today issued a joint statement, in response to a report to their Churches. The report, entitled The Challenge of…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Christians offer safe houses to Muslims
A Christian campaign group is launching a national network of safe houses for Muslim converts who face ostracism or violent reprisals for leaving their religion. It says it knows of up to 1,100 former Muslims at…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Britain's hidden exploitation: Prostitution behind closed doors
The landscape of prostitution in the UK is changing. Ten years ago, you'd find women on street corners at certain times of day. Now, they tend to operate from brothels, saunas, massage parlours and hotels. The…