British Isles
Thursday, 24 August 2023 23:21
Asylum-seekers put on barge despite safety fears
The first asylum-seekers have been transferred to the controversial Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge. Dozens of others had their transfers cancelled after issues were raised, including mental and physical health. The Care4Calais charity said none of the…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 21:40
Northern Ireland: police data breach update
Last week you prayed for the police to have adequate support and protection after their names, rank, grade, location and unit were made available online to the public accidently. This week the chairman of the PSNI…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 21:37
Scotland: school unions threaten strike
GMB Scotland have announced that school staff in catering, cleaning, pupil support, administration and janitorial services will strike on 13 and 14 September, and teachers in the Unite Union have also voted to strike over pay…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 21:35
Comedy show cancelled over gender views
A comedy show in Edinburgh featuring the Father Ted writer and comedian Graham Linehan has been cancelled. The venue pulled the gig because it did not support the comedian’s views, which did not align with their…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 21:20
Safeguarding in the Church of England
On 16 August the Future of Church Safeguarding Programme was set up to recommend a model for fully independent safeguarding within the Church of England. Operating independently, it is led by Professor Alexis Jay OBE with…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 21:15
A-level clearing chaos
The Department for Education confirmed that the drop of top A-level grades by nearly 10% from last year is the biggest ever, causing chaos for those hoping to secure a university place. 19,000 students who were…