British Isles
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:49
Hope for the countryside: autumn festivals
This year, the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles occur in October, preceded by the Feast of Trumpets in September. Along with the spring biblical festivals, these mark the agricultural and liturgical year, prompting…
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:45
Archbishop urged to scrap transgender guidance
Following Nigel and Sally Rowe’s recent legal victory against the department for education, which led to a £22,000 settlement for legal costs and a commitment from the Government to reform its transgender policies, they have urged…
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:43
Covid: protect elderly from rising levels
Covid is on the rise again, so those feeling unwell should avoid vulnerable friends, colleagues and relatives as a precaution, say experts. 1.3 million (one in 50) have Covid, with a ‘marked increase’ in infections among…
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:41
Private renters stuck in dangerous homes
Tenants who complain of dangerous or potentially deadly faults in privately rented homes are being let down by councils. When landlords fail to fix hazards - including serious faults that pose an immediate risk to health…
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:39
Hospital waiting lists hit record high
The number of patients waiting for routine hospital treatment in England has reached seven million, and 387,257 have been on the list for over a year. One in every 18 has waited more than a year…
Thursday, 13 October 2022 20:37
Dangerous language in politics
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused by Nadhim Zahawi of using ‘really dangerous’ language after she decried the Tories at last week’s Scottish National Party conference. Addressing whether she would prefer a Labour or Tory government, Ms…