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Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
Pray Day for Schools across the World
Prayer is especially important for those that educate others. The third Tuesday of November every year is Pray Day, when schools across Europe and around the world are the focus of prayer. This year it will…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
Schools being told 'Sex at 13 is normal'
Schools are being recommended a teaching resource suggesting that ‘sex at 13’ is normal, a Parliamentary committee has been told. Appearing in front of the Education Select Committee today, Sarah Carter of the Family Education Trust…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
Nearly half of British Christians think religion is a 'negative force'
Around 45% of Christians in Britain think religion is a negative force in modern life, with around a third believing it does more good than harm. Christians also think that atheists and religious people are just…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
UK doctors have 'ethical duty' to prevent waste
Doctors have an ethical duty to prevent waste in the NHS, argues a report by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. Its authors point to potential savings of nearly £2bn. Examples include better use of medication,…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
Government preparing for fracking
Many are petitioning for ‘Frack Free Somerset,’ the Economist has called fracking the ‘Dash for cash’. tens of thousands are concerned that the government is considering proposals to allow the fracking industry to drill below people's…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
So-called equality laws victimise marriage supporters
Legislation aimed at boosting equality is actually victimising traditional marriage supporters, a gay journalist has warned. Andrew Pierce, who has repeatedly spoken out against redefining marriage, accused the Government of making ‘empty promises’ to protect freedom…