British Isles
Thursday, 11 March 2021 20:49
Archbishop and royal 'marriage' claim
Archbishop Justin Welby has declined to comment on the claim that he officiated over Harry and Meghan's vows three days before their royal wedding at Windsor Castle. According to the Duchess of Sussex, the secret ceremony…
Thursday, 11 March 2021 20:46
Iran: Nazanin’s future still unclear
On 10 March Boris Johnson phoned Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, to tell him the British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must be allowed to return home to be with her family as she finished her five year…
Thursday, 11 March 2021 20:42
Outreach to those in financial distress
There is refreshing news of Covid infections decreasing, and talk of a financial recovery as affluent households are ready to spend again. However, families on the very lowest incomes have been more impacted and will face…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 20:53
Budget plans for the year ahead
Rishi Sunak has set out tax and spending plans to help business and people through the pandemic and support long-term economic recovery. Although the economy shrank by 10% in 2020, it is forecast to rebound in…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 20:49
Christian MPs’ response to budget
Christian MPs have shared their views on the Chancellor's economic plan. Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds said, ‘What are we going to do to help 16-24 yr olds who have not even gone into…
Thursday, 04 March 2021 20:46
Gang and knife crimes
The Office of National Statistics reported overall crime rates have declined in 12 months, but there was a sharp rise in drug offences and anti-social behaviour. Knife crime is at its highest recorded level, having doubled…