British Isles
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:30
Seeds of prayer: hope for the countryside
Hidden by other news, the Agriculture Bill 2020 (bit.ly/agbill20) has been bouncing between the Commons and the Lords for several months, but has now been finalised and received royal assent. The good news is that Lord…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:27
UK military to get biggest spending boost in 30 years
The armed forces are protecting people in a broader range of areas than ever, including coronavirus testing. The UK military will receive £4bn a year over the next four years to fund space and cyber defence…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:24
Christian sacked for defending marriage
West End star Seyi Omooba is appealing against key decisions in her court case at an employment tribunal in London. She was removed from a lead role in a musical production and dropped by her agents…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:22
Properly resourced minister for families needed
In the House of Lords on 18 November, Lord Farmer called on the Government to prioritise the strengthening of families through policy. To do so, a properly resourced, cabinet-le0vel minister for families, supported by funding and…
Thursday, 12 November 2020 21:23
Huge rise in harmed or killed babies
Ofsted's chief inspector revealed there was an alarming 20% rise in babies being killed or harmed during the first lockdown. Out of 64 babies which were deliberately harmed in England, eight died. Some 40% of the…
Thursday, 12 November 2020 21:21
Change in mood at No 10
Most people haven’t heard of Lee Cain but the resignation of the prime minister's top aide raises the question of whether it heralds a changing of the guard and a new Johnson era, now that Brexit…