PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 07 July 2023 10:11
ALIVE 2023
Thousands of Coventry school children took part in a huge worship event organised by the Diocese of Coventry. Pupils from 76 schools across the diocese were invited to join four worship concerts led by iSingPOP Praise,…
Friday, 07 July 2023 10:09
House of Commons culture
Even though several MPs were suspended recently for bad behaviour, a ‘predatory culture’ still exists around the House of Commons, as reports of inappropriate flirting and sexual misconduct continue. Six staff members say abuses of power…
Friday, 07 July 2023 10:06
‘Build bridges not walls’
Pope Francis has called on leaders to show compassion for refugees fleeing war, persecution, or poverty. Instead of ensuring they reach safety, the UK government has introduced a new 'Illegal Migration Bill' which would shut the…
Friday, 07 July 2023 09:55
Northern Ireland: 'care for my husband or my sister’
Miriam, who is 77 and recovering from cancer, had her life torn apart when she had to choose to care at home for her 89-year-old husband Ian, while her sister Jennifer (73, with young onset dementia)…
Thursday, 29 June 2023 22:16
Home Office asylum contractors price out homeless
The Home Office (HO) is leaving British people homeless by outbidding local councils for accommodation. HO contractors are bidding for accommodation for asylum seekers, while the number of British people having to stay in temporary accommodation…
Thursday, 29 June 2023 22:12
Can Prince William navigate politics to cut homelessness?
Prince William's Homewards project is a campaign for affordable housing as families face rising mortgage and rent costs, but there are some big challenges to face. He has been personally engaged in homelessness for many years…