British Isles
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:04
British military training establishments
The ongoing news about the Deepcut inquiry keeps military training establishments in our minds. Initial training is conducted at training centres around the country - which one you’ll go to depends on your age and which…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:04
Pastor makes appeal for missing Ben Nevis pair
An appeal has been made by Chris Denham, the pastor at Hope City Church in Leeds, for a missing couple, both experienced climbers, who have not been seen since embarking on a climb up Ben Nevis…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:03
Watching and Praying over the UK's relationship with the EU
The decision over whether we 'stay in' or 'leave' the European Union has the potential of bringing significant division into every area of our society in the UK. As the body of Christ we need to…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:25
‘Safe Haven’ for Muslim-background believers
Last November, Christian Concern launched an initiative to protect those in the UK wanting to leave Islam but fearing the consequences. ‘Safe Haven’ (SH) was set up in response to the brutal treatment of some who…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:22
Pressures on junior doctors
The Rt Revd Peter Forster, Bishop of Chester, said the Government's proposed changes to junior doctors' contracts are a good thing, but the Government has gone about implementing the changes the wrong way, particularly given the…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:20
The effects on Christians of Government’s counter-extremism strategy
Last year Christian Concern took a look at the Government’s counter-extremism strategy, and identified a number of worrying implications for Christian freedom. They commented, ‘Although we need to recognise that the government is trying to address…