PA: British Isles & Ireland
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:55
UK among worst nations for family breakdown
The UK has one of the highest levels of family breakdown in the developed world, a new league table shows. Family campaigners called it an “epidemic” and said it is high time “timid politicians” took action…
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:53
Wycliffe fundraising for new aircraft to support Bible translation
Wycliffe Associates USA is seeking to acquire a specially designed aircraft to support Bible translation efforts in Papua New Guinea. The organisation is raising funds to purchase a fourth Kodiak aircraft for service in Papua New…
Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:40
Survey of deaths in police custody
The total deaths of people in police custody or following contact with the police in England and Wales since 1990 is 955 and all deaths including pursuit and shooting is 1,447 according to research carried out…
Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:38
Liverpool Care Pathway – nine points to consider
The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) has nine key points it wants the Government to consider in its recently announced review of the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway. It suggests that only those who are in the last…
Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:34
Young 'cannot cope with daily life'
One in 10 young people feel they cannot cope with day-to-day life - with those not in work, education or training more than twice as likely to feel this way - according to a Prince's Trust…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 14:56
Alcohol Concern and British Liver Trust launch January campaigns
Two national charities have launched different campaigns urging people to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to shun alcohol for January, with benefits which it says include saving money, losing weight…