PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:34
Benefits worth millions unclaimed
Three months ago, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), the debt relief charity, launched an online calculator service that over 21,000 have used to check if they are entitled to extra benefits. Over £6m in potential extra annual…
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:33
Christian father fined for praying near abortion clinic
The Christian legal organisation ADF UK says local authorities fined army veteran Adam Smith-Connor as he ‘stood still and silent’ on a street for a few minutes before being approached by community safety officers. He had…
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:30
Government integrity tarnished
Moments before he went into Downing Street for the first time as prime minister, Rishi Sunak said ‘this government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.’ Three months later, he confronts issues challenging these…
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:30
Met Police corruption
‘Two or three Met Police officers per week will appear in court on criminal charges in the coming weeks and months’ said commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. ‘And the public should prepare for more painful stories as…
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:29
Archbishops’ National Care Covenant
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for a radical redesign of England's social care system. They said their National Care Covenant will hold the government, communities and individuals responsible for caring for the elderly…
Friday, 27 January 2023 08:28
People avoiding NHS due to costs
Healthwatch gathers and champions the views of users of health and social care services, in order to identify improvements and influence providers’ plans. New data shows an increase in the number of people who avoid getting…