British Isles
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:30
Sexual misconduct during surgery
The British Journal of Surgery (BJS) reported outcomes from a survey regarding experiences of sexual misconduct during surgery carried out by colleagues over the past 5 years in the UK. The authors reported misconduct ranging from…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:25
New beginnings - seeds of prayer
September is when autumn begins, the academic year commences, parliament returns from recess, and farmers prepare for October’s new farming year. By the end of September many animals will start preparing for their winter sleep. In…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:23
80 sham firms call a residential street home
In three months more than eighty fake companies have been registered to properties in Henry Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, making it look like a thriving business hub specialising in wholesale clothing, with entrepreneurs from across Europe choosing it…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:17
Colombian migrant dies in detention centre
The family of a Colombian man who is believed to have killed himself at a Heathrow immigration removal centre say he begged for help and was willing to leave the UK. Frank Ospina died on 25…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:14
More HS2 cuts being discussed
Downing Street has refused to guarantee that HS2 will run to Manchester as planned. Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are in talks about scrapping the project’s second phase due to spiralling costs and delays. The prime…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:08
UK's housebuilders
Last month we prayed for water quality to be improved and managed before protected areas are built upon. This week the House of Lords blocked the Government's plan to relax restrictions on water pollution to encourage…