PA: British Isles & Ireland
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:23
Fall in number of Christians in Britain
The number of people describing themselves as Christians has dropped 10% in England and Wales over the last five years. In 2005, 77% of the population said they were Christian, but according to the Citizenship Survey…
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:21
Archbishop warns of broken bonds and abused trust
Preaching the Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral Dr.Rowan Williams said the need to learn lessons had been made important by the riots and banking crisis. The most pressing question facing Britain is ‘who and where…
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:19
UK cases to go before European Court of Human rights
Christian Concern intend to bring two legal cases before the European Court of Human Rights in the new year, those of Gary McFarlane, a relationship counsellor from Bristol dismissed for gross misconduct by Relate for refusing…
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:16
Excessive drinking is a significant problem
A YouGov survey has revealed that 61 per cent of UK adults believe that excessive drinking is a problem (from minor to major) in their neighbourhood. The survey, carried out on behalf of The Baptist Union…
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:14
Unwanted gifts help the homeless
Ended up with something you didn't want this Christmas? One charity is asking Brits to donate that unflattering jumper or umpteenth bubble bath set and help the homeless. Any unwanted Christmas gifts donated to Anchor will…
Saturday, 31 December 2011 12:12
Shortage of doctors leaves health care in crisis
The NHS is facing a chronic shortage of family doctors after official figures showed some GPs were responsible for 9,000 patients. More than a million people were registered with a GP who served more than 3,000…