British Isles
Armed Forces prayer requests
27 May 2015
This is a quote from one of our servicemen: ‘I'm a month into my new job and haven't come across any Christian groups yet. Mind you, I'm working at (named headquarters) so haven't come across my…
Last Thursday the Church of Scotland General Assembly took the first step to extend the provision covering ministers in same-sex civil partnerships to those in same-sex marriages. The final decision has been deferred until its presbyteries…
Northern Ireland: Same-sex marriage call
27 May 2015
The ‘Yes’ result in the same-sex marriage referendum in the Republic of Ireland has led to calls for its introduction in Northern Ireland. Patrick Corrigan, of Amnesty International, complained that Northern Ireland is now the one…
Prince prays for peace in NI visit
27 May 2015
On the final day of his tour of both the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland, Prince Charles visited the country's oldest peace and reconciliation centre. Run by Christians, the Corrymeela Centre played a vital role in…
Queen's Speech 2015
27 May 2015
Yesterday Queen Elizabeth set out the Government's plans for a European Union membership referendum as David Cameron faces pressure to explain when it will be held and what changes to the EU he wants before then.…
Teenage gangsters drawn to terrorism
21 May 2015
Britain’s counter-terror chief, Mark Rowley, said he will fight for police to be kept on the beat, amid fears that budget cuts will see fewer officers gathering vital intelligence needed to thwart a growing tide of…