British Isles
Friday, 05 October 2012 17:16
Government drugs chief criticises Channel 4
The Government’s chief drugs adviser has heavily criticised a Channel 4 programme showing volunteers taking ecstasy. Professor Leslie Iversen, chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, said the programme may ‘glamorise’ drug-taking as…
Monday, 01 October 2012 12:12
Don’t be ashamed, Franklin Graham tells UK’s Christians
Franklin Graham has called on Christians to be faithful in preaching the Gospel message as he visited the UK to launch this year’s Operation Christmas Child an annual Christmas initiative aiming to deliver 8 million shoeboxes…
Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:45
Youth 'blackout' for the persecuted
Young people across the UK and Ireland will be standing in solidarity with the persecuted church this November. They will unite in a 'blackout' for 48 hours to raise thousands of pounds for young Christians suffering…
Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:42
Tory MPs targeted by US gay marriage campaigners
Tory strategists have held meetings with US lobbying experts ahead of a drive to try to win hesitant Conservative MPs around to supporting gay marriage. It is understood that senior Tories met a group of lobbying…
Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:40
Joel Edwards to challenge Labour Party on poverty
A special church service with a focus on poverty will be taking place at the start of the Labour Party's annual conference. Joel Edwards, leader of the Micah Challenge anti-poverty movement, will challenge Labour MPs and…
Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:38
Hope and Fusion help churches build on Olympics success
Share Jesus International, Hope and Fusion will be touring the UK this autumn to help churches stay at the heart of their communities. The Time of Our Lives tour is heading to Weymouth Prayer-house and New…