British Isles
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Witchcraft and ritual child abuse cases rise in London
The number of ritual child abuse cases linked to witchcraft being investigated in London is increasing. A total of 24 cases were passed to the Metropolitan Police in 2013, 19 in 2012 and nine in 2011.…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
More than 2,000 care homes have no manager
More than 2,000 care homes looking after elderly or disabled adults have no registered manager, according to figures to be published this week.12 per cent of all care homes in England lack the leadership required to…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Domestic violence victims are being forced to face abusers in court ordeal
Growing numbers of domestic violence victims are being quizzed by their former partners in court due to cuts in legal aid which have led to a rise in litigation-in-person cases, family law specialists are warning. Emma…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Leading scientists warn against 3-parent baby plan
This week leading international scientists will warn a Parliamentary inquiry that the Government’s 3-parent baby plan raises serious public safety concerns and should not be permitted to go ahead. Currently, the proposed technique - known as…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Cracks found at reactor at Hunterston B nuclear power station
New cracks have been found in one of the reactors at Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire. Two of about 3,000 graphite bricks in the core of reactor four are affected. Plant operator, EDF…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Schools ‘could be sued’ under new regulations – senior QC warns
New education standards which may politicise the curriculum pave the way for schools being sued over what they teach, according to a senior QC. In a legal opinion for The Christian Institute, John Bowers QC said…