British Isles
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:16
Researchers urge families to be more active
Researchers compared the TV viewing habits of more than 6,000 British people born in a single week in 1970, at the ages of 10 and 42. Parents should increase children's physical activity to ensure they become…
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:15
Teacher stress levels in England 'soaring', data shows
Stress levels among teachers in England's classrooms are soaring, a BBC investigation has found. Unions are blaming workload for large numbers of staff taking time off work or leaving the profession. Insurance industry data suggest stress…
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:15
UK faith leaders call for new initiatives to bring an end to nuclear weapons
Faith leaders across the UK have signed a statement calling on nuclear weapons states to join with other states to implement new approaches to eliminate nuclear arsenals. Ahead of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference…
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:14
Unacceptable variations in end of life care, say MPs
A report by the Health Select Committee found that acute and community care for people reaching the end of their lives varies around the UK, and has called for long-term sustainable funding for hospices. Report author…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
Theresa May receives death threats from IS
The UK will no longer tolerate the behaviour of Islamist extremists who ‘reject our values’, Home Secretary Theresa May has said. She invited individuals, families and communities to join a ‘partnership’ to tackle the issue head…
Thursday, 26 March 2015 00:00
RE teacher recruitment drive backed with cash offer
A campaign to persuade more graduates to become religious education (RE) teachers has been launched. The Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC) wants to raise awareness of bursaries of up to £9,000 available to…