British Isles
Thursday, 02 September 2021 22:42
NHS needs extra £10bn next year
Health bosses say that patients will be put at risk unless the NHS receives an extra £10bn next year to recover from the pandemic. A five-year settlement will see the funding increase by £33bn by 2023-24,…
Thursday, 02 September 2021 22:40
HGV driver shortages
Many businesses are complaining about the UK's shortage of lorry drivers causing serious supply chain problems. The coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, and tax changes have contributed to a lack of qualified drivers. The shortfall is 100,000 workers.…
Thursday, 02 September 2021 22:36
The Good Childhood Report
The Children’s Society said modern life continues to erode young people’s happiness and children deserve drastic changes. 306,000 10- to 15-year-olds are unhappy with their lives: in 2010 it was 173,000. ¼ million children did not…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:14
Afghanistan: warnings and explosions at airport
Shortly after UK armed forces minister James Heappey had warned of an imminent terror attack, and had called on those queuing outside Kabul airport to move to safety, two explosions rocked the area on 26 August,…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:12
100+ churches help Afghan refugees
Over 100 churches have joined forces to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK. Christian charities Welcome Churches and the Hospitality Pledge are encouraging churches to join them in supporting refugees - particularly in areas where…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:07
Extinction Rebellion protests
Activists have begun two weeks of London protests 'targeting the root cause of the climate crisis'. On 24 August protesters lined London streets with placards, waved banners and erected obstacles to disrupt and block roads around…