British Isles
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:55
Our bishops in Westminster
During five days in Westminster the House of Lords bishops spoke on serious youth violence; the need to scrap the ‘two-child limit’ welfare policy; climate change; child refugees; independent living for disabled people; higher education funding;…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:51
Problem gambling in the armed forces
For many former members of the armed forces, the transition from active service to civilian life can be challenging. It is well known that transitioning veterans are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviour like excessive…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:43
Problem gambling: FOBTs
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are called the crack cocaine of gambling. In April the government reduced the maximum stake on FOBTs to £2. Before then William Hill Bookmakers, with 2,300 shops and 12,500 employees, relied…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:41
Rural church and mission
Rural Christian leaders find it increasingly difficult to maintain hope, energy and creativity for mission. There are, however, encouraging signs as people across rural Britain seek God together in regular prayer for their communities and take…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:37
Sajid Javid’s visit to Israel
When Sajid Javid visited the Western Wall on 1 July, it was the first time a senior British government official had visited the holy site in 19 years. He grew up in a Muslim home, and…
Friday, 05 July 2019 10:33
Jeremy Hunt warns China against 'repression'
The 1984 treaty between the UK and China paved the way for sovereignty over the territory to pass back to Beijing. A joint declaration set out how the rights of Hong Kong citizens should be protected…