British Isles
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Church plans savings clubs in primary schools
Children as young as four could have the chance to join savings clubs in an attempt to prevent them getting into debt later in life. The Church of England is proposing a network of clubs in…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Police fail to record one in five of all crimes reported to them
More than 800,000 - or one in five - of all crimes reported to the police each year are not being recorded by officers, a report suggests. The problem is greatest for victims of violent crime,…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Celebrate the second half of life, say Methodists and Anglicans
In today's society, growing older is often seen as a reason for sadness or regret. But the Methodist Church and the Church of England have published a new resource which urges Christians to celebrate and affirm…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Persecution of British Muslims who change their faith
A growing number of Christians in Britain who come from a Muslim background are facing persecution, warns Release International. They include Yasmin whose ex-husband planned to kill her. She was attacked in the street and taken…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Final approval given for women bishops at General Synod
On Monday The Church of England today gave the final seal of approval to the appointment of women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July. At the Synod's meeting at Church…
Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
Schools being told 'Sex at 13 is normal'
Schools are being recommended a teaching resource suggesting that ‘sex at 13’ is normal, a Parliamentary committee has been told. Appearing in front of the Education Select Committee today, Sarah Carter of the Family Education Trust…