British Isles
Thursday, 01 August 2013 18:54
Bishop opens drug rehabilitation service
A new centre to rehabilitate drug addicts in mid-Wales has been officially opened by the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. The Rt Rev John Davies marked the opening of the Kaleidoscope Centre in Llandrindod Wells with…
Monday, 29 July 2013 10:55
Christian charities support Archbishop over payday loans
The Archbishop of Canterbury is warning the payday lender Wonga he plans to force it out of business. He says the Church of England will compete against it, by putting credit unions on its sites. Payday…
Monday, 29 July 2013 10:53
Christians demand free speech guidance from Scotland Yard chief
Britain's most senior policeman has been urged to issue guidelines to his officers to protect Christians’ rights to free speech, amid claims they are suffering intimidation and discrimination from police. Christian activists have called on Sir…
Monday, 29 July 2013 10:49
Topshop bosses criticised on garment worker safety
Fashion retailer Topshop has rejected moves to prevent further disasters in garment factories in Bangladesh. The anti-poverty charity War on Want has urged the public to press Topshop's parent company, Arcadia Group, to join other leading…
Monday, 29 July 2013 10:47
Cameron vows to export gay marriage worldwide
Britain's most senior policeman has been urged to issue guidelines to his officers to protect Christians’ rights to free speech, amid claims they are suffering intimidation and discrimination from police. Christian activists have called on Sir…
Thursday, 25 July 2013 16:24
BBC religious output drops 20% in one year
The BBC’s religious output has fallen by 20 per cent in one year, according to its latest annual report. One secularist group welcomed the figures, claiming audiences see religion as unimportant. But a recent BBC Trust…