British Isles
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:18
Long-distance admissions for psychiatric patients must end
The phasing out of unacceptable long-distance admissions for severely mentally ill patients and quicker access to acute psychiatric care are two key recommendations for improving services in England. The Independent Commission on Acute Adult Psychiatric Care…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:14
Ofsted to become a national regulator of religion?
Christians in the UK are concerned that a Government proposal to curb Islamic extremism will affect religious liberty for churches. Prime Minister David Cameron announced a five-year plan last year to weed out growing Islamic extremism…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:11
Twelve men sentenced for sexual exploitation of teenager
Eleven men were convicted of rape and a twelfth of sexual activity in a trial in Bradford. The victim was aged thirteen when she was first raped and abused repeatedly by the men. Mr Justice Thomas…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:03
Fairtrade Easter eggs
Boys as young as ten are trafficked to perform the back-breaking and hazardous job of harvesting cocoa beans in West Africa. These beans are turned into the chocolate that we buy from local supermarkets. As Easter…
Friday, 05 February 2016 11:45
Official prayers for Queen's 90th birthday
The Queen has a strong Christian faith and in recent years has displayed it more openly. In June she will become Britain's longest-reigning monarch, and her 90th birthday is on 21 April. The country is expecting…
Friday, 05 February 2016 11:43
Gay cake appeal postponed
There is a potential conflict between Northern Ireland and European law on discrimination as the attorney general has halted a gay cake appeal hearing. The appeal was made by Ashers Baking Company, a Christian-run bakery who…