British Isles
Saturday, 12 October 2013 12:45
Cabinet reshuffle: Government and Labour make changes
All three main Westminster parties have been reshuffling their teams. David Cameron has promoted three women, though none of them have been given a cabinet post. Across the board, women are taking more prominent roles -…
Saturday, 12 October 2013 12:43
Praying for HOPE 2014
We are praying that 2014 would be a consolidation year where churches will work together around the Christian calendar, festivals and new mission initiatives to bring good news to our lost and broken nations starting on…
Sunday, 06 October 2013 12:39
Payday lenders face tougher rules
The UK's payday lenders have been warned that tougher regulation is on its way, to protect consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed that all borrowers should have an "affordability" check before being given a…
Sunday, 06 October 2013 12:37
Church of England attacks Michael Gove over state of religious education
The Church of England has launched a fierce attack on the government, describing limited resources devoted to training religious education teachers as a scandal that is affecting "an essential part" of every child's studies. In an…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:20
Channel 4 to feature couples having sex in a box
Three couples, including a gay couple, will have sex in a box in front of a studio audience as part of a new Channel 4 series. But the broadcaster has been accused of grabbing ratings under…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:17
Christian doctor sacked for emailing a prayer to cheer up colleagues
A Christian doctor who was sacked because he emailed a prayer to his colleagues has claimed hospital managers targeted him as an NHS whistleblower after he lost an appeal against his dismissal. Consultant paediatrician Dr David…