British Isles
Friday, 28 July 2017 09:23
UK-EU freedom of movement 'to end in March 2019'
A new immigration system will be in place by March 2019 when the free movement of people between the EU and the UK ends, said immigration minister Brandon Lewis, as the government commissioned a detailed assessment…
Friday, 21 July 2017 09:34
Friday Focus: young people following Jesus
The latest research commissioned by HOPE Revolution shows that 13% of 11- to 18-year-olds are actively following Jesus, praying regularly and attending church at least once a month. We long for these young people to take…
Friday, 21 July 2017 09:32
Intercessor Focus: children’s holiday clubs
Schools are shutting for the summer vacation, and hundreds of children’s holiday clubs and schemes will be starting - most of them run by local churches. Pray for God to give energy, wisdom and strength to…
Friday, 21 July 2017 09:27
Debt - a never-ending battle
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that the proportion of UK residents' disposable income that goes into savings has fallen to a record low. The general secretary of the TUC said, ‘The figures make grim…
Friday, 21 July 2017 09:25
The Bible’s authority: the General Synod
The Church of England's General Synod recently took place. On 7 July, the Archbishop of York John Sentamu rejected the authority of the Bible in response to an amendment proposed by Andrea Williams, to insert the…
Friday, 21 July 2017 09:22
Is Christianity in crisis?
93% of the 12,000 Christians who took part in a State of Faith survey feel that their faith is being marginalised by society. Tim Dieppe of Christian Concern - which offers legal support to Christians who…