British Isles
Thursday, 27 August 2020 21:41
‘I became alcoholic during lockdown’
Before lockdown Chris enjoyed nights out with friends and going to football. Alcohol played a part in his life but was no problem. ‘I was in a good place before lockdown, I was keeping fit, swimming…
Thursday, 27 August 2020 21:39
Flu vaccine complacency warning
Complacency over the flu jab risks overwhelming the NHS as data reveals the scale of the challenge in expanding the vaccination programme. Last month, the Government announced plans to double the number of people who receive…
Thursday, 20 August 2020 21:30
Buy British
The National Farmers Union (NFU) says Britons would run out of food in five days if the nation was solely reliant on home-grown produce. New research shows the proportion of the food that we consume that…
Thursday, 20 August 2020 21:28
Christian charity wants funds released
On 17 August the Assyrian Church of the East Relief Organisation (ACERO) applied to Westminster magistrates court to have its funds released, so that it can send money to victims of the Beirut explosion and a…
Thursday, 20 August 2020 21:25
UK and EU negotiating teams resume talks
On 18 August, 48 hours of Brexit talks resumed in Brussels. A source close to British negotiators said it would not accept any deal that ‘constrains’ the UK to the EU’s rules and infringes sovereignty. They…
Thursday, 20 August 2020 21:22
Bishop calls for action over death of 16-year-old migrant
The Bishop of Dover has expressed her deep sadness over the death of a 16-year-old migrant who drowned after attempting to reach the UK in a small boat (see Europe article below). Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin…