British Isles
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:21
Cabinet reshuffle: Justine Greening
Following a meeting with the Prime Minister, the former education secretary, Justine Greening, left the Government, to be succeeded by Damian Hinds. The women and equalities portfolio will be held by Amber Rudd. These changes will…
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:18
Government minister to tackle loneliness
Theresa May has appointed Tracey Crouch, the minister for sport and civil society, to head a government-wide group with responsibility for policies connected to loneliness. She will implement one of the main recommendations of a report…
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:16
Reaching millennials
There are around 13.8 million 18-34 year olds who fall into the category of millennials. The Church Army is releasing guidance on how to evangelise millennials as we face a lack of young people in the…
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:13
‘Family breakdown’ minister needed
Lord Farmer, a committed Christian, has called for the appointment creation of a ‘minister for family breakdown’ to tackle the huge problems facing the nation. He grew up in a chaotic family with alcoholic parents but…
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:11
Victims of slavery in UK
There are 13,000 slaves in Britain. Many argue there are many more. Those who escape suffer post-traumatic stress disorders. Many fear the police. Trust is so eroded that some are afraid to engage with charities. P…
Friday, 12 January 2018 11:48
Intercessor Focus: Christianity in Westminster
Lunchtime services are held every Tuesday in a chapel at the Houses of Parliament. These are times created to give our politicians an opportunity for Christian reflection in the midst of a challenging and busy parliamentary…