British Isles
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:52
Changing communities - prayers
In our communities we see pockets of prejudice and persecution, and in the marketplace we have to watch out for fraud and dishonesty - but, Father, we know you can bring change and establish kingdom values…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:47
Petition about Pakistani Christian girl
Christian MP Fiona Bruce has handed a petition to home secretary Priti Patel, to raise continued concerns about a Pakistani Christian girl, Maira Shahbaz. At just 14 she was kidnapped, forced into marriage and converted; she…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:45
‘Transphobic’ six-year-old
Parents Sally and Nigel Rowe were warned that if their six-year-old child expressed confusion about another pupil wearing a dress and used incorrect pronouns it would be unacceptable behaviour. A letter from the headteacher and governors…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:38
University strikes
In 2020 staff at 74 universities held a 14-day strike over pensions, pay, and conditions. Now staff at 68 UK universities will be taking part in a wave of strike action over the next three weeks.…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:36
16- and 17-year-olds in care are neglected
The actress Samantha Morton has accused the Government of being ‘neglectful’ towards 16 and 17-year-olds in care. The law changed in September 2021 so that under-16s are in regulated settings like children's homes or foster care.…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:33
Agony of living near polluted rivers
Donna Anderson loved living near the Trent and Mersey canal, but when it rained her garden was flooded with sewage from the canal and nearby streams. She has had to install extra drainage. It is believed…