British Isles
Friday, 16 February 2018 09:49
Misconceptions about mission
Christians hold back from getting involved in mission because of misconceptions, a survey has found. On 15 February, Church Mission Society (CMS) revealed that the top four mission myths are: ‘Mission means we have to save…
Friday, 09 February 2018 10:10
Terminally ill homeless people need housing
Sir Ed Davey put the ‘Homelessness End of Life Care Bill’ before Parliament on Wednesday, but it will need to win the support of MPs and ministers to move forward and end the current situation where…
Friday, 09 February 2018 10:07
Russian oligarchs want to return to Moscow
In the wake of an announcement that the UK is to clamp down on rich foreigners, a number of Russian oligarchs have reportedly asked the Kremlin if they can return to their country without being arrested.…
Friday, 09 February 2018 10:05
The God of incomparable power in Westminster
Every Tuesday lunchtime, a service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft in Westminster gives people an opportunity for reflection in the midst of a busy and demanding parliamentary life. On 6 March the theme will…
Friday, 09 February 2018 10:01
EU threat to restrict UK single market access
A draft section of the UK and EU withdrawal agreement, reflecting the EU’s stated directives (yet to be finalised), was leaked to the media. It said that the EU wants to restrict the UK's access to…
Friday, 09 February 2018 09:57
Assisted dying debate continues
Noel Conway has motor-neurone disease and has taken his case for a medically-assisted death to appeal. He is supported by Dignity in Dying, the campaign group for legalising assisted suicide. They say Noel should have the…