British Isles
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Forced marriages outlawed in UK
The UK has today brought into effect a law which marks forced marriage as a criminal offence. New legislation means that anyone found guilty of forcing another person into marriage in England and Wales faces a…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Delays in cancer tests may put lives at risk
Cancer patients' chances of survival could be put at risk by growing delays in the NHS carrying out tests that can diagnose the disease, experts have warned. The number of patients in England waiting longer than…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Controversial GM babies plan – not a straightforward issue
A scientific panel has said that controversial techniques to create three- and four-parent babies are not ‘unsafe’, but further tests need to be completed. Professor Andy Greenfield, who chaired the panel, said safety was ‘not a…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Over 8 million abortions since 1967 Act
The number of abortions has risen to more than 8 million in Great Britain since the practice was legalised, according to the latest Department of Health statistics for 2013. MPs have criticised the way abortion is…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape: Major UK research project
A major research project will reveal the scope of families work in the majority of UK Churches. Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape is thought to be the first project of its kind in the UK and…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
'Revenge evictions' rising, says housing charity
New figures from the helpline of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter show a massive rise in calls from renters at risk of losing their homes. Shelter have called for better protection for renters as the…