British Isles
Thursday, 30 July 2020 22:03
Lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'
The restrictions of lockdown fostered a community spirit in Britain, with feelings of solidarity and togetherness. However a campaign called Together, which includes the NHS, charities, media groups and employers among its founders, says this sense…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 22:00
Coronavirus prayer guide
It can be difficult to know where to start when praying for a crisis as large as coronavirus. So Tearfund have created a simple helpful prayer guide for intercessors to use individually, with a group or…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:58
Social care crisis
A year ago Boris Johnson promised to tackle the social care crisis. Age UK director Caroline Abrahams said the PM must honour this pledge, or thousands of elderly people will continue to suffer needlessly and the…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:55
UK: Wheels for the World
Wheels for the World restore and distribute refurbished wheelchairs to disabled people in developing countries, giving them independence and demonstrating the love of God. They send old wheelchairs to a workshop in one of their partner…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:50
Home-schooling and A-levels
Eight million children were sent home from school in March. A majority of them struggled to continue learning during lockdown. Of the 52% who struggled, three-quarters of their parents said lack of motivation was the reason.…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:48
UK / US political immunity rule closed
Harry Dunn died in hospital after his motorbike was involved in a crash outside RAF Croughton, but the driver of the car that hit him was able to claim diplomatic immunity and return to the USA…