British Isles
Thursday, 08 November 2018 23:25
Prince Charles won't speak out when he becomes king
In a BBC documentary to mark his 70th birthday, Prince Charles said the idea that as king he would continue making interventions was 'nonsense'. He said he would have to operate ‘within constitutional parameters'. He has…
Thursday, 08 November 2018 23:23
Armistice centenary celebrated
On 11 November 1918, the Armistice was signed, bringing an end to the First World War. Big Ben sounded in Parliament Square to ring in the news as thousands gathered to celebrate, sparking three days of…
Thursday, 08 November 2018 23:19
UK economic growth will be slowest in Europe
The UK will join Italy next year as the slowest-growing economy in Europe, before holding that title alone in 2020, according to a European Commission forecast. These gloomy predictions are based on a soft Brexit -…
Friday, 02 November 2018 00:26
Farming and the land
We praise God for a glorious autumn, a welcome respite for farmers from the difficult weather conditions of recent months. As with many of our industries, farmers are frequently frustrated by regulations, many of which are…
Friday, 02 November 2018 00:22
Raising voices for the voiceless
This winter cathedrals, churches, schools and community projects around the country are hosting choir concerts and carol services and raising their voices for the voiceless. There will be a huge number of amazing events, everything from…
Friday, 02 November 2018 00:20
Christian ministry to seafarers
The Sailors' Society, an international charity based in Southampton, started a crisis response network (CRN) in South Africa in 2015, providing trauma care and counselling wherever necessary. This network provided support to its 100th case this…