British Isles
Thursday, 10 September 2015 20:54
Praying for our education system
A September Department of Education press release said, ‘Millions of pupils returning to the classroom this term are being taught a new forward-thinking, knowledge-rich national curriculum that will give them the knowledge and skills to succeed…
Thursday, 10 September 2015 20:53
Queen Elizabeth II now the longest-reigning UK monarch
Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of England in 1952 and holds the title of Supreme Governor of the Church of England plus a symbolically authoritative position in the Church of Scotland. Her duties are to appoint…
Thursday, 10 September 2015 20:52
Assisted dying: Archbishop urges MPs to reject bill
The UK will cross a ‘legal and ethical Rubicon’ if the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales is changed, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. MPs will debate the Assisted Dying Private Members' Bill…
Thursday, 27 August 2015 18:42
Pray for our universities
Some disturbing facts about our universities: *100 extremists a year lecture at UK universities: *fanatics are given a platform to spread hatred of the West despite ministers demanding crackdown on radicalism; *last year, there were 123…
Thursday, 27 August 2015 18:41
Vulnerable people not being supported by police
Up to a quarter of a million vulnerable people are not being supported by an ‘appropriate adult’ while in police custody, a Home Office report suggests. It said lack of awareness and a shortage of trainees…
Thursday, 27 August 2015 18:40
Cleaning athletics from drugs
Last week Sebastian Coe was elected as president of the world governing body for athletics. This week Usain Bolt’s victory over twice banned drug offender Justin Gatlin delighted many who still appear not to trust athletes…