Articles
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:35
Dissatisfaction with social care services
A survey by the Nuffield Trust and the King’s Fund found that only one person in seven is satisfied with social care services. Social care efficiency has been falling, but this record low reflects the failure…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:29
Scotland: new SNP leader
New SNP leader Humza Yousaf has said that despite his battles with the UK government he will work with them and other devolved nations constructively. Rishi Sunak congratulated Nicola Sturgeon's successor, saying they should both focus…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:24
Buy now, pay later
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) supports people in debt and poverty. In recent years Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has emerged and become a popular way of making payments online. Consequently CAP welcomes the Financial Conduct Authority’s…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:19
Long Covid - no cure yet
Lucy suffers daily with chronic pain, vertigo, fatigue and brain fog. Before Covid she cycled daily. But three years after Covid she is on a hospital exercise bike wearing a mask to test respiratory and lung…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:16
Northern Ireland: terrorism threat level rises
The terrorism threat in Northern Ireland has been increased from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely. In a written statement to MPs, the Northern Ireland secretary said MI5 had increased the threat from…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:13
Russia: child’s drawing sparks police investigation
In Yefremov town is the official, patriotic picture on a wall depicting giant masked Russian soldiers with guns and supersized letters Z and V - symbols of Russia’s special military operation. But in Yefremov is another…