British Isles
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:14
Brexit deadline
Currently, Britain will remain under EU’s rules until 31 December, but the withdrawal agreement allows for a one- or two-year extension if both sides can reach an agreement by 30 June. This gives both sides more…
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:11
Coronavirus problem in care homes
There are 15,517 care homes in England, and 200 hospitals. HC-One, operating 350 homes, had 311 coronavirus deaths. The Methodist Homes Association reported 210 deaths in 131 homes. However the official statistics at the same point…
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:09
Pressure mounting on parents in lockdown
This pandemic has sparked a childcare crisis for 3.9 million UK working parents, stuck between the closure of formal childcare and the abrupt withdrawal of informal care provided by relatives and friends. For those fortunate enough…
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:05
Rural food lifeline for vulnerable
Families in rural England are totally dependent on volunteers delivering food during the coronavirus crisis. Many households face long journeys to buy food - more difficult if they are self-isolating. Catherine Boyes’ son has cystic fibrosis…
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:03
A call to pray in unity daily
At 3pm on Good Friday, thousands stood in the street outside their homes to pray against the negative effects of coronavirus and for restoration and healing in the land. The National Day of Prayer and Worship…
Thursday, 16 April 2020 23:00
Christian’s fruit and veg stall for neighbours
When Angela Barry's grandfather died last year she realised just how difficult many of his generation were finding life, often feeling isolated. As the country went into quarantine, she was determined to ensure that the older…