British Isles
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:41
Brussels trade deal next week?
Britain's chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost told Boris Johnson to expect a Brussels trade deal around 24 November. However, talks could still collapse over fishing and red tape, with both sides urging the other to ‘get…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:40
Over 75% of NHS midwives say staffing levels unsafe
A survey by the Royal College of Midwives revealed midwifery services are at breaking point in a profession where staff are working in fear. Over three-quarters of midwives think staffing levels in their NHS trust or…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:37
Covid-19 vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and now Oxford
The UK has ordered five million doses of vaccine from the US company Moderna and 40 million of the Pfizer jab. Moderna said its vaccine may be 94.5% effective against the virus, while Pfizer suggested theirs…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:32
Isolated young adults with special needs
Parents have spoken of the 'unbearable torture' of being separated from their disabled children and young adults living in care facilities. Tens of thousands of special needs children have been unable to touch or hug their…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:30
Seeds of prayer: hope for the countryside
Hidden by other news, the Agriculture Bill 2020 (bit.ly/agbill20) has been bouncing between the Commons and the Lords for several months, but has now been finalised and received royal assent. The good news is that Lord…
Thursday, 19 November 2020 21:27
UK military to get biggest spending boost in 30 years
The armed forces are protecting people in a broader range of areas than ever, including coronavirus testing. The UK military will receive £4bn a year over the next four years to fund space and cyber defence…