British Isles
Thursday, 19 September 2013 18:29
Christians arrested in blockade at Arms Fair
Five Christians have been arrested for successfully blockading the Custom House entrance in London at an arms fair supplying weapons to repressive regimes. For over forty minutes the group, associated with the activist organisation Christianity Uncut…
Thursday, 19 September 2013 18:25
Bedroom tax should be axed, says UN investigator
During a visit to the UK the United Nations' special investigator on housing has told the British government it should scrap the bedroom tax, after hearing ‘shocking’ accounts of how the policy was affecting vulnerable citizens.…
Thursday, 19 September 2013 18:18
Former Lord Chancellor calls for marriage tax breaks
Lord Lawson has called for married couples to be recognised in the tax system, saying that the policy was the ‘most cost effective’ way of helping poor families. Writing in a report commissioned by Christian charity…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:22
Christians forced to hide their faith by equality laws
Christians feel that they are being forced to hide their religion because of “silly” interpretations of equality laws, a senior MP has said. Sir Alan Beith, chair of the Commons Justice Select Committee, has likened the…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:20
Kirk claims it ‘may stop weddings’ over gay marriage
Church of Scotland has said that they may have to stop conducting wedding ceremonies if plans to redefine marriage go ahead. A representative from the Kirk told the Equal Opportunities Committee that the prospect of “years…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:18
36% of children don't know whose birthday is celebrated at Christmas
Recent surveys yet again paint a gloomy picture of how little many people know about Christmas and the birth of Jesus. According to polls, 51 per cent of people now say that the birth of Jesus…