British Isles
Thursday, 11 February 2021 20:58
Extreme weather dangers
The UK has experienced a week of dangerous snow and ice culminating in below -20C temperatures. Local councils are warning residents to take extra care while the cold snap lasts, as the weekend weather will turn…
Thursday, 04 February 2021 21:50
Pandemic’s devastating toll on children
The NSPCC says the amount of counselling for loneliness provided by its Childline service has risen by 10% since the pandemic started. Pray for isolated and lonely children to receive the counselling support they need. Health…
Thursday, 04 February 2021 21:47
Climate change: coal mine
The UK government, which hosts a climate summit this year, has allowed a coal mine at Whitehaven to go ahead. The leading climate scientist James Hansen has warned Boris Johnson that he risks ‘humiliation’ over plans…
Thursday, 04 February 2021 21:45
Church leaders’ mental health problems since Covid
Covid-19 and the lockdowns have brought a wide range of new challenges for church leaders in a short space of time, and a significant number are feeling the effects. Savanta ComRes, in partnership with the Society…
Thursday, 04 February 2021 21:40
Outreach to outsiders
London City Mission (LCM) is helping churches to reach out to people who belong to socially-excluded groups - prisoners, those who are homeless, trafficked into the UK, or with addictions. For many who experience rejection and…
Thursday, 04 February 2021 21:37
MPs and care home visit bans
Care home visitor bans have been branded a human rights breach by some MPs, who are demanding a new law allowing visits and have given the government a two-week deadline to act and stop residents dying…