British Isles
Thursday, 03 December 2020 21:01
Covid vaccine - rumours amid trickle of facts
With the rollout of vaccines for Covid-19 now imminent, there are increasing concerns around misinformation (online or on social media) turning people against being immunised. The WHO says an overload of information, some false, makes it…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:58
Disability History Month
Disability History Month runs from 18 November to 18 December every year. It is supported by many disability groups, unions, and voluntary organisations, who aim to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality now…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:51
Seeds of prayer
Sadly, some rural chaplains report that recent months have seen an increase in levels of stress and tragically in suicides, especially amongst younger farmers. This has been a difficult farming year, with the impact of the…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:47
Avian influenza (bird flu)
An avian influenza prevention zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales to reduce the risk of the disease spreading following a number of confirmed cases in recent weeks. This means that all bird keepers…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:44
Government consultation - DIY abortions
Christian Concern write, ‘The Government has announced a consultation to decide whether to extend its temporary decision to allow DIY abortions. Brandished as “women's healthcare”, abortions that take place entirely at home are dangerous, providing no…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:39
Church leaders and 57,000 others urge PM to cut emissions
Because of Brexit, the UK must submit its own national climate plan to the UN climate body. Nineteen church leaders have written to Boris Johnson asking him to set ambitious goals when he submits the country’s…