British Isles
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:55
Huge rise in online child abuse images
For months both adults and children, many of whom are working at home, have spent significantly more time online. Now the Internet Watch Foundation reports that images of child abuse images online have increased by almost…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 21:51
Children's book about hope, not darkness
A children's illustrator and an author started a conversation about death, after being told the subject was ‘off the table’. ‘Where is Uncle Al?’ is for 4- to 7-year-olds. Author Eva Hubs and artist Sarah Harrison…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:41
Britain and Montenegro’s persecuted Christians
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron and Conservative MP Steve Baker stand united by their Christian faith and conviction that all have the right to freedom of conscience and religion, and it must be protected everywhere. 80%…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:38
Faith leaders and climate change
UK faith group representatives, in an open letter, have urged the Government to centre its economic recovery on the pressing need to reduce the impact of climate change. Signatories include members of the 'Faith for the…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:35
'Jesus was black', says Stephen Cottrell
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to advance racial equality in the Church of England. He said he wanted to see the same change happen for the BAME community as…
Thursday, 09 July 2020 21:31
227,000 tenants at risk of eviction
Research by Shelter shows 227,000 private renters in England have fallen behind on their rent, often as a result of job losses during lockdown. A March moratorium on eviction cases ahead of the coronavirus lockdown stopped…