British Isles
Friday, 17 June 2022 10:19
Church urged to engage in education system
Research by the Times Education Commission condemned ‘shocking’ regional disparities in schools. One primary school reported children starting school unable to say their names; half of reception and nursery were not toilet-trained. There was also a…
Friday, 17 June 2022 10:12
Students accuse lecturer of sharing Russia war lies
Mariangela Alejandro, a history and politics student, was taught by professor Tim Hayward at Edinburgh University. But a few weeks into the course she complained, ‘He goes from talking about global financial markets and poverty into…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 23:51
Government prayers
After months of power struggles and accusations, Boris Johnson has said, ‘Let's draw a line under our issues’. The House of Commons and House of Lords both begin their sessions with prayers: may God graciously answer…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 23:47
Britons in Ukraine giving help and needing help
A Kentish dog trainer, a Cornish farmer, and a Sussex executive are helping the elderly and frail to evacuate from dangerous areas in Ukraine. They fund themselves. ‘I know my parents worry’, said the dog trainer,…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 23:35
10,000 migrants already this year
10,057 migrants have now crossed from France to the UK since January. This time last year the figure for small boat arrivals with people fleeing wars and persecution was 4,200. They are desperate for sanctuary as…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 23:31
Children in care abused
Vulnerable children in homes run by Calcot Services for Children were abused when staff should have prioritised safeguarding them. Calcot runs eight homes, four schools, and supported living accommodation, making huge profits of 36%, double that…