British Isles
Friday, 28 October 2022 12:24
October retailers rebound
On Oct 27th Reuters reported that British retail sales rebounded this month, according to an industry survey. This contrasted with other, gloomier gauges of the consumer economy. ‘The Confederation of British Industry's monthly retail sales balance…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:37
Prime minister resigns
Plymouth Christian MP Sir Gary Streeter called on the Conservative party to replace Liz Truss, saying the party should ‘swiftly’ change the leader to someone who can gather more respect in the parliamentary party. ‘IWe are…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:35
Liz Truss amidst Conservative chaos
On 17 October Jeremy Hunt reversed 60% of the promised recent tax cuts and committed to reduce the two-year energy price guarantee to six months, while introducing ‘a new approach’ to the most needy after winter.…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:33
Jeremy Hunt, new chancellor of the exchequer
55-year-old Jeremy Hunt, a Christian, had previously been former foreign secretary and health secretary. He is a big supporter of the cause of freedom of religion or belief. In 2018, while foreign secretary, he commissioned an…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:31
Salvation Army supporting slavery survivors
Slavery has deep, far-reaching roots in today’s society. Hidden in plain sight, it is hard to distinguish and harder to tackle. The criminals preying on vulnerable people for profit are highly networked within communities and across…
Thursday, 20 October 2022 23:29
Call to continue Homes for Ukraine scheme
Along with over thirty other charities, Sanctuary Foundation, which helps people welcome Ukrainian refugees into their home, has written to ask the Prime Minister for assurances the Homes for Ukraine scheme will continue to get government…