British Isles
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:18
British outrage over Karl Andree won't improve human rights in Saudi Arabia
The Archdeacon of the Gulf suggests that the British media outrage over a pensioner due to receive lashings in Saudi Arabia won't help advocacy work there. Karl Andree was sent to prison after breaking their laws…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:17
Former Archbishops criticise tax credit plans
Two former Archbishops have criticised the Government’s plans to reduce tax credits. Lord Carey and Lord Williams have called for a re-think of the policy, which they claim will hit the low-paid the hardest.Lord Carey said…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:16
Abortion-law handed to Scottish Parliament for debate
The UK Government has confirmed that abortion will be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The decision has been welcomed by one of Scotland's leading Christian charities who have called for the issue to be debated for…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:13
Northern Ireland – Illegal immigrants and drug-smuggling
On Monday three men were arrested in Portadown regarding a drugs’ seizure and illegal entry into the UK. One was arrested for possession of criminal property and one was arrested for being concerned in the supply…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:12
The Lordship of Jesus over all life
Dr Joe Boot argues that the common tendency among Christians to avoid political topics is not an act of prudence, but a failure to take seriously the work that God has given us to do in…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:10
Tackling corruption
Transparency International is a global movement working towards a world in which government, politics, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the UK national chapter…