British Isles
Friday, 14 December 2018 10:08
UK courts’ ‘medieval mindset’ on assisted dying
Assisted dying is once again being discussed in the media and could be discussed again in Parliament, after terminally-ill Shropshire man Noel Conway told his local paper that the UK courts have a medieval mindset over…
Friday, 14 December 2018 10:06
Grenfell Tower at Christmas
MP Emma Dent Coad’s seat includes Grenfell Tower. She has urged the government to delay the launch of Universal Credit in the area, as it could leave many of her constituents without money over Christmas. The…
Friday, 07 December 2018 00:20
Child homelessness at Christmas
Shelter, a Christian charity ministering to vulnerable young people, says it is ‘scandalous’ that over 130,000 youngsters across Britain are expected to be homeless this Christmas season. Alastair Welford, the founder of Nicodemus, a Christian charity…
Friday, 07 December 2018 00:16
LGBT, 'gay pride', and the Church
As the media increasingly report LGBT and 'gay pride' issues, the Christian response has been unclear. A Christian Concern article presents six reasons why LGBT is not biblical. The authors believe the church must boldly and…
Friday, 07 December 2018 00:14
Ties with Israel strengthened ahead of Brexit
Britain is Israel’s largest trade partner in Europe; that relationship seems to be going from strength to strength. Exports from the UK to Israel increased by 75% in the first half of 2018, with more than…
Friday, 07 December 2018 00:11
Foodbanks and the poor
Foodbanks expect more people than ever to need their help this Christmas. ‘Cold parcels’ are being given to people who have neither food nor the means to heat it. Many more may well be needed as…