British Isles
Friday, 10 March 2017 11:13
The Budget: the main points
On Wednesday Philip Hammond delivered his first Budget as Chancellor. He said that the Treasury's priority was ‘making sure that our economy is resilient and that we’ve got reserves in the tank’ as the Government prepares…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:48
Friday Focus: ‘Teach me your ways’ - Lent
Walk into any book shop at an airport or station and you will discover a wide range of books offering advice on how to be a better person. The Psalms provide us with some ancient and…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:46
Northern Ireland: pray for an assembly of unity
The Northern Ireland Assembly election took place yesterday, and counting the votes has begun. At the time of going to press, the two dominant parties of unionism and nationalism, the DUP and Sinn Féin, expected to…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:43
London City Mission: gym and Bible study
Missionary Tim Fielder is spearheading a ministry called Body and Soul Fitness that combines personal training with discipleship of unchurched young men. ‘I often talked to others about God at my gym. So I thought ‘What…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:40
Bullying and abuse of vulnerable in UK
In January Ofsted reported that the Meadows Primary School in Bristol was ‘inadequate’ and that ‘racism and bullying have not been dealt with quickly enough.’ This is just one of many incidents where teachers have been…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:37
Freedom of speech trampled on
On Tuesday Bristol magistrates convicted two Christian preachers of public order offences, many believing they rode roughshod over principles of freedom of speech. They imposed a fine and costs on each of them, totalling £2,016. The…