British Isles
You never stop grieving
06 Feb 2020
Jack’s law gives working parents who suffer the loss of a child two weeks of paid leave. But while it offers a cushion for the immediate loss, many believe it is not long enough and might…
Bishops differ on sexual relationships
30 Jan 2020
The CofE's bishops appear to be at war after some distanced themselves from a statement reiterating a longstanding Christian teaching that sex is for male-female marriage only. The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, said that she…
Salvation Army challenges Government
30 Jan 2020
Thousands of Salvation Army members, officers and supporters are joining forces to warn the Government that, unless urgent action is taken, it is on course to break a manifesto pledge on rough sleeping. The pledge was…
UK prayer survey
30 Jan 2020
57% of UK adults say they never pray, and only 12% say they pray at least once a day. By contrast, 49% of Americans say they pray every day. Despite Britain’s concerns about the Brexit future,…
Franklin Graham deemed ‘unacceptable’
30 Jan 2020
Franklin Graham is scheduled to preach the gospel in eight cities across the United Kingdom later this year, but one of those stops is now in jeopardy after the venue cancelled the 12 June booking over…
Coronavirus: repatriating British citizens
30 Jan 2020
British Airways has cancelled all flights in and out of China. Thousands of UK citizens on holiday, work visits, or school trips there could struggle to get home. A government-chartered plane with a doctor on board…