British Isles
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:40
UK: femicide
A femicide census of men’s fatal violence against women during 2019 and 2020 found that, overall, men are killing one woman every three days in the UK. Between 8% and 12% of these killings were by…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:37
Bishop defends seal of the confessional - even for abuse
Bishop Paul Mason, the lead bishop for safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England and Wales, has defended the seal of the confessional even when a priest may hear disclosures of abuse. He said this after…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:34
Salvation season
From Passion for the Nation: ‘“Lift up your eyes and look at the fields; they are already white for harvest” (John 4:35). We thank You, Father God, for every promise given to us for revival and…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:32
Tens of thousands of homes unsafe
After a coroner ruled the death of toddler Awaab Ishak was caused by exposure to mould at his home, housing secretary Michael Gove said that tens of thousands of homes are ‘not in the state they…
Thursday, 24 November 2022 21:29
Scotland: schools shut
Scotland's first national school strike since the 1980s has taken place, with a one-day walkout over pay by teaching staff at primary and secondary schools, and also at many council nurseries. A revised pay offer was…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 21:46
Autumn Statement: tax increases for everyone
After a wild few months in the UK economy, the Government wants to raise more money to cover a big black hole in its accounts. Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, has said everyone must pay more tax.…