British Isles
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:03
Archbishop: 'Learn afresh how to share the gospel'
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, called on the Church of England to ‘learn afresh how to share the gospel in the world’. He said the Church’s voice remains over-dominated by people who are usually white,…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:59
PM: York to be Parliament's temporary home?
MPs voted on 1 February 2018 to approve the renovation work at the Houses of Parliament, which will entail their moving out. The building is a safety risk for all those who work in it, and…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:55
Huge rise in online child abuse images
For months both adults and children, many of whom are working at home, have spent significantly more time online. Now the Internet Watch Foundation reports that images of child abuse images online have increased by almost…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:51
Children's book about hope, not darkness
A children's illustrator and an author started a conversation about death, after being told the subject was ‘off the table’. ‘Where is Uncle Al?’ is for 4- to 7-year-olds. Author Eva Hubs and artist Sarah Harrison…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:41
Britain and Montenegro’s persecuted Christians
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron and Conservative MP Steve Baker stand united by their Christian faith and conviction that all have the right to freedom of conscience and religion, and it must be protected everywhere. 80%…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:38
Faith leaders and climate change
UK faith group representatives, in an open letter, have urged the Government to centre its economic recovery on the pressing need to reduce the impact of climate change. Signatories include members of the 'Faith for the…