British Isles
Thursday, 15 August 2019 23:45
Government adviser wants Islamophobia blasphemy law
In the last hours of Theresa May's administration, the Government appointed Imam Qari Asim as an adviser on Islamophobia. Earlier this year he indicated that he would support laws banning speech that Muslims find offensive. He…
Thursday, 15 August 2019 23:42
4,000 attacks on emergency services staff
In a depressing snapshot of what the media are calling ‘Wild West Britain’, there were 4,129 attacks on police officers, hospital staff and prison officers in six months. That number should be significantly higher because 14…
Thursday, 15 August 2019 23:40
Army 40% under strength
Ministry of Defence data show that numbers in infantry units have consistently been falling over the past five years. Some UK combat regiments are operating at almost 40% less than their required strength, due to declining…
Thursday, 15 August 2019 23:37
Prisoners and faith communities
The Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) is a Catholic charity providing support for prisoners and their families, by helping people make a fresh start and minimising the harm caused by imprisonment. It removes barriers between…
Friday, 09 August 2019 13:13
UK Home Secretary pledges to improve response to antisemitism
Priti Patel, the UK’s new home secretary, has pledged support for Jewish communities as UK anti-Semitism hits a six-month high. She has committed to, ‘work closely with the Jewish community’ after Community Security Trust (CST), which…
Friday, 09 August 2019 13:12
Salvation Army and TV soap
The Salvation Army assisted the writers of ITV's Coronation Street in making the story of Alina, a victim of modern slavery, realistic and sensitive. The storyline aims to help the British public spot the signs of…