British Isles
Thursday, 25 March 2021 20:57
Over-50s to book jabs before supplies dip
The NHS said anyone who currently qualifies for their Covid-19 jab (aged over 50 or in at-risk categories) should book their first dose of Covid-19 jabs before 29th March when slots are set to dry up.…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 20:33
Nazanin update
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe appeared in court again on 14 March, accused of participating in a demonstration outside London’s Iranian embassy twelve years ago and giving an interview to the BBC Persian service. Her lawyer said the atmosphere…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 20:27
UK exports and imports
UK exports to the EU fell 40.7% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), while imports tumbled 28.8% and the economy shrank by 2.9% amid the third lockdown. The figures, the first since…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 20:24
Church response to Sarah Everard murder
The Archbishop of Canterbury wrote on social media, ‘I am heartbroken for the family, partner and friends of Sarah Everard, and all those whose lives she touched. They are in my prayers. May they know the…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 20:21
Conversion therapy ban could criminalise Christians
Government proposals to ban all forms of conversion therapy for LGBT people could ‘restrict individual freedom’ and ‘criminalise Christians and common church activities’, said Peter Lynas, director of the Evangelical Alliance. A public petition to make…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 20:16
Scotland: church minister urges compassion for refugee
Rev Brian Casey is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport 13 year old Giorgi Kakava, who has lived in Scotland since he was three. He faces being sent to Georgia, where…