British Isles
Monday, 14 January 2013 10:47
Unemployed not just statistics, says Justin Welby
Justin Welby, the Bishop of Durham, described unemployment as a “tragedy” with parallels to losses on the battlefield, which wears down “all but the bravest and toughest”. His comments come amid controversy in some quarters over…
Friday, 11 January 2013 13:04
Call for prayer for Belfast after Union flag riots
The Bishop of Down and Dromore is asking Christians to pray following weeks of violence in Belfast over the city council's decision to fly the Union flag on certain days only. Protests have been held over…
Friday, 11 January 2013 13:02
Archbishop launches homelessness initiative in York
The Archbishop of York has launched a new initiative to address homelessness in the city. Dr John Sentamu launched the 'No Second Night Out' initiative at The Salvation Army, Gillygate. 'No Second Night Out' aims to…
Friday, 11 January 2013 13:00
Girl Guides consider dropping 'God' from Promise
Girlguiding UK are consulting the public on whether the Girlguiding Promise should be changed to ‘make it more meaningful to girls and women.’ The consultation follows a similar move from the Scout Association, (See Prayer Alert…
Monday, 07 January 2013 10:01
Study shows 1.4 million falling behind with rent or mortgage payments
A new YouGov survey for the housing and homelessness charity Shelter reveals that 1.4 million people in Britain are falling behind with their rent or mortgage payments. The number of people struggling to pay their rent…
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:59
NHS reforms to be recommended by report into Stafford Hospital
Wide-ranging reforms of the National Health Service will be recommended by a public inquiry into serious failings of care at Stafford Hospital. The £11 million review of what went wrong at Stafford Hospital between January 2005…