British Isles
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:14
Unacceptable variations in end of life care, say MPs
A report by the Health Select Committee found that acute and community care for people reaching the end of their lives varies around the UK, and has called for long-term sustainable funding for hospices. Report author…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
Theresa May receives death threats from IS
The UK will no longer tolerate the behaviour of Islamist extremists who ‘reject our values’, Home Secretary Theresa May has said. She invited individuals, families and communities to join a ‘partnership’ to tackle the issue head…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
RE teacher recruitment drive backed with cash offer
A campaign to persuade more graduates to become religious education (RE) teachers has been launched. The Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC) wants to raise awareness of bursaries of up to £9,000 available to…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
Government drops plans to monitor Christian Union talks
Government has dropped the key section of ‘anti-terror’ guidance which threatened freedom of speech at university Christian Unions. Widespread concern had emerged over the draft guidance for the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act, which said that university…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
Up to 500 West Midlands children 'at risk of sex exploitation'
Almost 500 children across the West Midlands were victims of, or vulnerable to, sexual exploitation in the first half of last year, figures have revealed. A report found some children were trafficked by gangs and often…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
Housing costs prevent young people from starting families
The cost of housing is preventing nearly a quarter of 24 to-39 year-olds from starting a family, new research shows. Figures from the housing and homelessness charity Shelter and YouGov show that prospective parents across the…