British Isles
Friday, 08 July 2016 10:16
Government to impose new contract on junior doctors
On Monday, the Government's agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA) on a new contract was rejected by junior doctors by 58 to 42 per cent, on a turnout of 68 per cent. The result forced…
Friday, 08 July 2016 10:14
Battle of the Somme centenary
Last Friday was the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest battle in history. This occasion was marked by special services in many different locations, including one in Westminster Abbey attended by the…
Friday, 08 July 2016 10:11
'Love your neighbour' initiative in Birmingham
One unpleasant outcome of the Brexit vote has been a rise in hate crime and racial abuse. Last Friday, by way of contrast, the Diocese of Birmingham launched a 'love your neighbour' movement, with the aim…
Friday, 08 July 2016 10:07
Crisis in ambulance provision
Lives are being ‘put at risk’ because of a crisis within the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), one of its workers has claimed. The emergency medical technician (EMT) said that the system for managing shifts in…
Friday, 01 July 2016 17:12
Brexit: a significant spiritual moment
The WPC writes, ‘We are at a historical moment as a nation. We may be entering a long period of political and economic uncertainty. We also believe we are at a very significant moment spiritually. Jesus…
Friday, 01 July 2016 17:10
Christian bids to be next PM
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Stephen Crabb, who is a committed Christian, is one of five Conservative MPs who are bidding for the party leadership. He has teamed up with Business Secretary Sajid Javid in what…