British Isles
Monday, 22 October 2012 11:12
QC: Demoting Christian housing manager was ‘over-reaction’
A housing trust’s decision to demote a Christian after he said on Facebook that gay weddings in churches were ‘an equality too far’ was described as an ‘extraordinary over-reaction’ in court yesterday. Adrian Smith lost his…
Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:58
Archbishop marks the beginning of Hate Crime Awareness Week
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out to mark the beginning of Hate Crime Awareness Week. He said, ‘Hate crime is a fundamental challenge to an individual’s dignity and identity. As such it should have no…
Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:52
PM warned not to ignore Christian voters
The head of Britain's largest Christian broadcaster has warned the Government that it would be ill-advised to ignore the rights of Christians. Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Premier Christian Radio, has written to the Prime Minister…
Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:46
Universal Credit: Disabled people 'to lose out'
Up to half a million disabled people and their families stand to lose out under the government's proposed Universal Credit, a report says. The Children's Society, Citizens Advice and Disability Rights UK say 100,000 households with…
Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:43
Churches meeting growing demand for emergency food
More people in the UK are turning to church-run food-banks to cope with the rising cost of living. The Trussell Trust said 100,000 people had received emergency food from its network of foodbanks in the last…
Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:41
Scottish teen abortion percentage second highest in world
Scotland has the second highest percentage of teenage abortions in the world, new statistics show. A study from researchers in the US revealed 24 per cent of all abortions in Scotland occurred in the under-20 age…