Britain's security services published a new list of what they believe are the greatest threats to the country. International terrorism from IS and the threat of returning UK jihadists from Syria are among the top concerns and Russian aggression, in particular Putin's ‘willingness to display force’, has unnerved Britain's defence network, according to the security draft. The report, which will be released by David Cameron on 23 November, mentioned Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the country's soaring military budget as cause for worry. Britain's defence experts are also known to be concerned over Russia's increased involvement in the Middle East. Russia's increasing isolation in international politics (the G8 met last year as the G7, excluding President Putin from the table), increased military spending and apparent willingness to display force in the face of universal condemnation suggest the next five years could well see an escalation of the Russian threat to security.

India's prime minister will visit London this week amid protests that his Hindu nationalist party has created an atmosphere of religious intolerance and impunity. Narendra Modi will have lunch with the Queen and address a joint session at Parliament with David Cameron. The highlight of his trip will be his rally at Wembley Stadium where 60,000 fans are expected to give him a rapturous welcome. Among all the pomp and ceremony, up to £10 billion-worth of deals are expected to be signed over the course of his stay. Meanwhile, David Cameron has been urged to highlight the increase in attacks on religious minorities since Narendra came to power. Christian Solidarity Worldwide reported 600+ cases of violence against religious minorities in that period and an estimated 43 deaths. An atmosphere of religious intolerance is further stoked by systematic attacks against the Dalit community (untouchables in India’s caste system). Many Dalits are Christians.

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust announced on Tuesday that it has further extended its Young Leaders’ Award with 315 schools having signed up to the Award since its launch. The Archbishop said, ‘Young people have the potential to change our society for the better, and my Young Leaders’ Award is helping them to do it. Up and down the north of England these young leaders are using their creativity, passion and energy to transform their communities and be the change they want to see.’ For example Church Walk CE Primary School asked the council if they could put out more litter bins and signs reminding people to pick up litter and clean up dog fouling. The council visited the class and promised to put signs and bins in the churchyard and surrounding area. Young leaders have learned decision-making, compassion, interpersonal and organising skills, and being listeners to others.

The Prince of Wales has urged people to buy British food whenever they can to support family farms and save the countryside. His appeal comes amid growing fears over the economic future of Kintyre as the area's traditional dairy farming industry struggles to stay afloat. The heir to the throne called on the public to harness their consumer power by shopping for home-grown produce instead of imported food. He highlighted the pressure facing the country's family farms, including falling commodity prices and rising input costs, and warned that some city-dwellers may be overlooking the crucial part that farmers play in the UK. In August this year the president of the National Farmers Union said that farmers struggling to cope with falling prices for milk, lamb, beef and cereals are being driven to suicide. See also: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/farming/north-east-farmers-despairing-low-9821650