British Isles
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Prince Charles expresses alarm about radicalisation in Britain
The Prince of Wales has appealed for bridges to be built between faiths as he expressed his alarm at the number of young people in Britain being radicalised. Prince Charles said ‘The frightening part is that…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Jeremy Hunt orders yearly study of 'avoidable' hospital deaths
New plans to reduce the number of ‘avoidable deaths’ in English hospitals have been unveiled by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Mr Hunt said an annual review of 2,000 cases of patients who later died would allow…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Lift burden off rural clergy, C of E study recommends
An urgent review of parish structure - including the number of churchwardens and other office-holders - is needed to release the time and energy of clergy and lay people for mission in rural areas, a report…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Elderly care home residents auctioned off by councils on 'eBay-style' website
Councils are putting the elderly and disabled ‘up for auction’ on eBay-style websites where care homes bid against each other to offer them a bed. More than a dozen local authorities are listing vulnerable people’s details…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
‘Assisted Suicide’ and ‘Dignity in Dying’
Lord Faulkner’s private members’ bill on ‘Assisted Dying’ was debated again recently. Some issues covered by the private members’ bill attract greater public interest than others. Discussions and votes are an important safety valve, people then…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Bishop Libby Lane launches anti-human trafficking campaign
Bishop Libby Lane launched a campaign on Monday against human trafficking, her first official engagement since becoming the Church of England's first female bishop. Bishop Lane, who was consecrated last month, visited Manchester Airport to raise…