British Isles
Religious education given Ofsted boost
Campaigners for better RE say the new school inspection framework will put more pressure on schools to prioritise the subject. It is understood that two-day-long inspections will now put greater emphasis on the…
Therapeutic church gardening
Lambeth Palace has hosted a conference exploring links between mental health and gardening and has called for churches to use their green space to offer ‘therapeutic gardening’. Green Health Live 2, brought together…
One in five young women have self-harmed, a study reveals
One in five girls and young women aged 16 to 24 have cut, burned or poisoned themselves, according to research that mental health experts said was ‘very worrying’. The findings, published in the…
President Trump ‘actions betrayed the Gospel’
Mr Trump sparked controversy minutes before he landed at Stansted Airport on his state visit by calling the London Mayor a ‘stone cold loser’ on Twitter. It followed Sadiq Khan's comments that the…
Equality watchdog and Labour Party
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is launching a formal investigation into the Labour party over whether they unlawfully discriminated against, harassed or victimised people because they are Jewish. They have been carrying…
Migrants – Skills gap
Britain has a shortage of veterinarians, medical practitioners, engineers, artists, web designers and architects according to the Government Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Only workers from the European Economic Area (EEA), that's EU countries…
Children at risk
There has been much improvement over the years in quality of life for children, but we have not yet eradicated the serious harm inflicted on children at risk. Risk is increased by poverty,…
Vicar resigns over secret 8-year-old’s sex change
Reverend John Parker has resigned over the way a Church of England school handled an eight-year-old pupil's plan to change gender. He supported the boy's wish to become a girl but was silenced…
Trafalgar Square Beacon Event 9 June 2019
Trafalgar Square will be transformed into a joyful family festival and service. The day is packed with festivities; live performances from acts including worship leader and Grammy award winner Matt Redman and The…
D Day Prayers in Parliament Square
Thursday 6 June is a significant day for our nation. This year, we mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day when allied nations came together in a tremendous act of courage, sacrifice and God’s…
