British Isles
Prison officer numbers fall
02 Sep 2016
The number of frontline officers working in public-sector prisons has fallen over the last year, despite Ministry of Justice plans to recruit additional staff to help respond to the highest levels of violence, suicide and self-injury…
Churches going greener
02 Sep 2016
More than 3,500 UK churches have become greener and either switched their electricity from fossil fuels to renewables or registered to do so, according to figures released by charities. The announcement coincides with the World Day…
More UK girls unhappy about their looks
02 Sep 2016
Almost three-quarters of a million girls are unhappy with their looks and more than a quarter of a million are distressed about their overall lives, according to the annual Good Childhood Report. The number of 10-…
New study on human sexuality
02 Sep 2016
A new study exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health and well-being by Dr Lawrence S Mayer, an epidemiologist trained in psychiatry, and Dr Paul R McHugh (described by The New Atlantis journal as ‘the most…
Trumpet Call
26 Aug 2016
Excitement and expectation are growing. We hear of deeper praise, more healings, authoritative prayer, words of prophecy and the gospel taking to the streets. Many believe it is time to invite awakening into our land, into…
Media anti-Christian bias
26 Aug 2016
David Robertson said he is reading or hearing about victorious Christian athletes every day - except on the BBC. Usain Bolt is a professing Christian. He prays and gives thanks to God, before and after each…