Articles
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:59
Archbishop on prison reform
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu questioned the deterrent effect of imprisonment, severity of sentencing, the pivotal role of communities and the need for restorative justice in his Prisoners Education Trust Annual Lecture. Dr John…
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:57
Late attempt to avert tube strike
The strike weapon is being deployed yet again with its knock on effect to millions of the travelling public. The sick, elderly and infirm will be as badly hit as the hale and hearty. Last-ditch talks…
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:55
Bishop hits out at selfish leadership
The Bishop of Lichfield has called on leaders in the Church and secular society to put serving others before their own comfort. The Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill criticised the MPs’ expenses scandal and banking practices, comparing…
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:54
Reform the ECGD, don't abolish it
Jubilee Debt Campaign, which works for the cancellation of unpayable and unjust poor country debts, says it wants the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) reformed not abolished. Responding to press reports that the ECGD is ‘under…
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:52
Children suffer when parents abandon 'tough love'
Frank Field claims that young people do much better in life if their mothers and fathers set clear boundaries for their behaviour as well as bonding with them and reading to them. The former Labour minister,…
Friday, 01 October 2010 13:50
EU warns France of action over Roma
The European Commission has told France that it faces action over its expulsion of Roma (Gypsy) migrants if it fails to adopt EU rules on freedom of movement by 15 October. France welcomed the fact that…