British Isles
Friday, 11 January 2013 13:02
Archbishop launches homelessness initiative in York
The Archbishop of York has launched a new initiative to address homelessness in the city. Dr John Sentamu launched the 'No Second Night Out' initiative at The Salvation Army, Gillygate. 'No Second Night Out' aims to…
Friday, 11 January 2013 13:00
Girl Guides consider dropping 'God' from Promise
Girlguiding UK are consulting the public on whether the Girlguiding Promise should be changed to ‘make it more meaningful to girls and women.’ The consultation follows a similar move from the Scout Association, (See Prayer Alert…
Monday, 07 January 2013 10:01
Study shows 1.4 million falling behind with rent or mortgage payments
A new YouGov survey for the housing and homelessness charity Shelter reveals that 1.4 million people in Britain are falling behind with their rent or mortgage payments. The number of people struggling to pay their rent…
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:59
NHS reforms to be recommended by report into Stafford Hospital
Wide-ranging reforms of the National Health Service will be recommended by a public inquiry into serious failings of care at Stafford Hospital. The £11 million review of what went wrong at Stafford Hospital between January 2005…
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:55
UK among worst nations for family breakdown
The UK has one of the highest levels of family breakdown in the developed world, a new league table shows. Family campaigners called it an “epidemic” and said it is high time “timid politicians” took action…
Monday, 07 January 2013 09:53
Wycliffe fundraising for new aircraft to support Bible translation
Wycliffe Associates USA is seeking to acquire a specially designed aircraft to support Bible translation efforts in Papua New Guinea. The organisation is raising funds to purchase a fourth Kodiak aircraft for service in Papua New…