British Isles
Thursday, 19 February 2015 00:00
Aberystwyth University students to vote to remove Bibles
Thousands of bibles could be removed from university accommodation after they were branded 'inappropriate' in a multicultural environment. More than half of students surveyed at Aberystwyth University said they felt the compulsory inclusion of the book…
Thursday, 19 February 2015 00:00
Decision imminent for megamosque enquiry
Eric Pickles is expected to announce a decision on London’s so-called ‘megamosque’ within the next fortnight, following a three-week public inquiry last year. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government was tasked with hearing…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Prince Charles expresses alarm about radicalisation in Britain
The Prince of Wales has appealed for bridges to be built between faiths as he expressed his alarm at the number of young people in Britain being radicalised. Prince Charles said ‘The frightening part is that…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Jeremy Hunt orders yearly study of 'avoidable' hospital deaths
New plans to reduce the number of ‘avoidable deaths’ in English hospitals have been unveiled by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Mr Hunt said an annual review of 2,000 cases of patients who later died would allow…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Lift burden off rural clergy, C of E study recommends
An urgent review of parish structure - including the number of churchwardens and other office-holders - is needed to release the time and energy of clergy and lay people for mission in rural areas, a report…
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 00:00
Elderly care home residents auctioned off by councils on 'eBay-style' website
Councils are putting the elderly and disabled ‘up for auction’ on eBay-style websites where care homes bid against each other to offer them a bed. More than a dozen local authorities are listing vulnerable people’s details…