British Isles
Thursday, 28 October 2021 21:39
Covid: worrying statistics
An estimated one in 60 people in the UK had coronavirus in the week ending 16 October. That figure is one in 45 for Wales, one in 55 for England, one in 90 in Scotland, and…
Thursday, 28 October 2021 21:36
Schools anti-vax protests
There have been anti-Covid vaccine protests outside 420 schools up and down the UK. The Association of School and College Leaders said it is not a fringe concern even though most protests stem from just two…
Thursday, 21 October 2021 21:42
Prayers for our Government
Lord, we ask you to bring comfort and healing to the family of Sir David Amess, and for peace and wisdom to reign in all our political leaders as Your protection surrounds them. May Your Kingdom's…
Thursday, 21 October 2021 21:40
Remembering Sir David Amess - friend of Israel
The Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism said it was ‘devastated to learn of the death of their friend and colleague Sir David Amess MP. A long-standing and active member of the group and an excellent public servant,…
Thursday, 21 October 2021 21:36
Give priests last rites access?
After Father Jeffrey Woolnough was not allowed to reach Catholic MP Sir David Amess when he had been stabbed last Friday, an amendment was proposed in Parliament. In the Catholic tradition, the last rites are the…
Thursday, 21 October 2021 21:33
Covid: ‘bring back rules’ as cases rise
Health leaders have called for some Covid restrictions to be reintroduced immediately to avoid England stumbling into a winter crisis. They said a back-up strategy, a Plan B which includes mandatory face coverings in crowded and…