British Isles
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:59
Storm Eunice: rare red warning
The Met Office released a red weather warning (the highest level) for 18 February for parts of south-west England and south Wales as there is a danger to life from flying debris. Gusts of 90 mph…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:52
Changing communities - prayers
In our communities we see pockets of prejudice and persecution, and in the marketplace we have to watch out for fraud and dishonesty - but, Father, we know you can bring change and establish kingdom values…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:47
Petition about Pakistani Christian girl
Christian MP Fiona Bruce has handed a petition to home secretary Priti Patel, to raise continued concerns about a Pakistani Christian girl, Maira Shahbaz. At just 14 she was kidnapped, forced into marriage and converted; she…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:45
‘Transphobic’ six-year-old
Parents Sally and Nigel Rowe were warned that if their six-year-old child expressed confusion about another pupil wearing a dress and used incorrect pronouns it would be unacceptable behaviour. A letter from the headteacher and governors…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:38
University strikes
In 2020 staff at 74 universities held a 14-day strike over pensions, pay, and conditions. Now staff at 68 UK universities will be taking part in a wave of strike action over the next three weeks.…
Thursday, 17 February 2022 21:36
16- and 17-year-olds in care are neglected
The actress Samantha Morton has accused the Government of being ‘neglectful’ towards 16 and 17-year-olds in care. The law changed in September 2021 so that under-16s are in regulated settings like children's homes or foster care.…