British Isles
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 12:59
Palliative care review started as MSPs block assisted suicide
Members of the Scottish Parliament have launched an inquiry into end-of-life care provision in Scotland, after the issue was highlighted during debates on legalising assisted suicide. Committee head Duncan McNeil MSP and his deputy Bob Doris…
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 12:58
British women should face the truth about IS
Khaleel al-Dakhi, a lawyer who helped to rescue 530 women and children from IS-controlled territory tells of atrocities being committed by IS and warned British women not to join ‘Islamic State’. His work is shown in…
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 12:57
Synod gives final approval for Safeguarding Legislation
On Saturday the General Synod gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults - both by making the…
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 12:55
Surrounded by chariots of fire
Church leader Dr Joe Boot calls on Christians not to despair in the face of terrorist attacks and changes in the laws of the land. ‘We must not give in to despair in the face of…
Thursday, 09 July 2015 14:57
‘Freedom of religion should be a cornerstone of the West’
National newspaper columnist Tim Montgomerie has criticised Britain’s increasingly secular society. Writing in The Times he said, ‘I want less vacuous talk of fairness, tolerance and generosity from our politicians. Let’s start getting specific about what…
Thursday, 09 July 2015 14:55
Northern Ireland takes further steps to tackle obesity
Overweight and obesity are risk factors for many long-term health conditions and there are too many Northern Ireland people whose weight may contribute towards their ill health. On Monday Health Minister Simon Hamilton pledged to tackle…