British Isles
Thursday, 25 July 2013 16:21
New plans to block online pornography automatically
David Cameron has announced new plans to automatically block access to online pornography after warning that explicit images available on internet websites are ‘corroding childhood.’ In a major speech Mr Cameron said that internet users who…
Thursday, 25 July 2013 16:17
Christians prepare for day of prayer before London arms fair
Christian communities throughout the country will take part in a Day of Prayer on Sunday 8 September, two days before the scheduled opening of one of the world's largest arms fairs, Defence & Security Equipment International…
Thursday, 25 July 2013 16:14
Sentamu attacks 'scandal' of low wages
The Archbishop of York has challenged politicians to put their money where their mouths are and make the living wage a reality. Dr John Sentamu has just taken up his new appointment as chair of the…
Monday, 22 July 2013 11:10
Churches condemn u-turn on alcohol pricing
The Government has broken its pledge to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. The Church of England, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church, the Salvation Army and Quaker Action on Alcohol & Drugs are…
Monday, 22 July 2013 11:06
Religion told to halt weddings over gay rights
The future of traditional Indian weddings in Britain is in doubt because of the fallout from gay marriage passing into law, it has emerged. Sikh temples have been advised to halt all civil marriage ceremonies on…
Friday, 19 July 2013 14:31
STOP PRESS: Important Prayer Request for Birmingham
Many will have seen and read that there is a planned demonstration by the right-wing English Defence League in Birmingham on Saturday and a counter demonstration by those opposed to their views. At Trumpet Call 2013…