British Isles
Friday, 16 February 2018 10:08
Christian sues the Scouts after being ejected
After 62-year-old Brian Walker’s membership of the Scout Association was cancelled, he is taking legal action, claiming he was discriminated against on account of his Christian faith. Brian fears that the association is increasingly promoting Islam…
Friday, 16 February 2018 10:05
Petition to protect religious freedom in UK
Many believe religious freedom is being eroded in the UK, and want the Government to protect it in law. Affinity, a fellowship of evangelical churches, has joined forces with Barnabas Fund to call for a new…
Friday, 16 February 2018 10:03
Oxfam corruption
In November Prayer Alert drew attention to Oxfam dismissing 22 employees over sexual abuse allegations, and you prayed for all that is hidden to be revealed in its management of overseas networks. See In 2015/16 Oxfam,…
Friday, 16 February 2018 10:01
Brexit speeches by cabinet ministers
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson delivered the first of a series of planned speeches by cabinet ministers on Brexit. He called upon pro-Leave figures to understand the concerns of those who wanted to remain in the EU.…
Friday, 16 February 2018 09:58
Lent plastic challenge
Pope Francis and the Church of England are encouraging us to give up plastic for Lent. 41 Conservative MPs have pledged to give up single-use plastics for Lent, and are urging others to do the same.…
Friday, 16 February 2018 09:56
Northern Ireland: next political move?
On 14 February another round of talks between the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin ended without practical steps forward. Northern Ireland secretary of state Karen Bradley said she will consider ‘practical steps’ after the…