British Isles

UK / Greece: ongoing row over Elgin Marbles

30 Nov 2023
The ‘Elgin Marbles’ are ancient Greek sculptures taken from the Parthenon in Athens and currently housed in the British Museum. The British government argues that the marbles are a part of world heritage,…

Give thanks for the life and ministry of David Pytches

24 Nov 2023
On 21 November David Pytches, co-founder of New Wine, died after a sustained period of illness. David and his wife Mary started New Wine in 1989, seeking to help churches experience renewal in…

Autumn Statement: NI cut but tax burden still rises

24 Nov 2023
In his Autumn Statement on 22 November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a significant cut in National Insurance from January, from 12% to 10%. However, due to previous tax changes, many workers might not…

Chancellor announces back to work plan for disabled people

24 Nov 2023
On 22 November Jeremy Hunt unveiled a new Back to Work Plan, focusing on helping disabled individuals, those with long-term health conditions, and the long-term unemployed. The plan enhances four different support programmes,…

£5 million to fight threat of drug-resistant infections

24 Nov 2023
The Government has allocated £5 million in seed funding to the Fleming Centre, a new initiative led by Imperial College London, to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding forms part of a broader…

Grieving community turns to church for solace after death of four teens

24 Nov 2023
In Shrewsbury, the community is mourning the loss of four teenagers (all pupils at the same school) who tragically died during a camping trip in north Wales. They were found in a car…

Ofsted: 'contract' between parents and teachers is broken

24 Nov 2023
England's education watchdog, Ofsted, has warned of a significant deterioration in the 'social contract' between families and schools, a situation where parents ensure their children attend school regularly and respect school policies. In…

Net migration reaches new record in 2022

24 Nov 2023
The UK experienced a record net migration increase in 2022, with figures revised to 745,000 for the year ending in December, up from a previous estimate of 606,000. This surge is partly attributed…

Scotland: new guidelines on pre-death grief for dementia patients and families

16 Nov 2023
Marion Ritchie's life was altered for ever when her husband Dave was diagnosed with dementia at 65. A former Navy pilot, his unrelenting decline over nine years turned their lives into a nightmare.…

Rishi Sunak vows emergency legislation after Rwanda ruling

16 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak has pledged to enact emergency legislation and forge a new treaty with Rwanda to ensure the continuation of his key asylum policy, despite the Supreme Court's ruling against it. The plan…
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