PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:41
Poll reveals 1 in 4 disabled rail passengers suffer hate crime or abuse
One in four disabled rail passengers has suffered a hate crime or abuse, according to new research published today (24 April)) by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Action for Rail campaign. The poll of 1,031 disabled…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:38
Outdoor church services to raise awareness of persecution
Churches in the UK and Ireland will be holding services outdoor next month as a mark of solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. The Great Out doors Church Service is an initiative of Release International,…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:35
Surge in demand for advice as housing costs rise
The housing and homelessness charity Shelter says it has seen a surge in demand for its advice services as the high cost of housing, rising living costs and cuts to housing support leave rising numbers of…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:33
Gift Aid warning to charities
Charities are being urged to ensure they are clued up about changes to claiming Gift Aid. A new system went live on Monday replacing paper claims forms with an online service requiring charities to connect their…
Thursday, 25 April 2013 20:48
Church of England’s £8bn assault on 'culture of greed' in City bonuses
The Church of England has launched a major offensive against bonus culture in the City pledging to use its own multi-billion investments to attempt to block what it sees as excessive payouts. In an overhaul of…
Thursday, 25 April 2013 20:45
Ban on teacher upheld in name of ‘British tolerance’
A Science teacher who was barred from teaching after expressing his beliefs on sexual ethics in the classroom has lost his case in the High Court. Robert Haye (43) was dismissed from Deptford Green School after…