British Isles
‘Build bridges not walls’
Pope Francis has called on leaders to show compassion for refugees fleeing war, persecution, or poverty. Instead of ensuring they reach safety, the UK government has introduced a new 'Illegal Migration Bill' which…
Northern Ireland: 'care for my husband or my sister’
Miriam, who is 77 and recovering from cancer, had her life torn apart when she had to choose to care at home for her 89-year-old husband Ian, while her sister Jennifer (73, with…
Adam Peaty shares newfound faith
Britain’s superstar breaststroke swimmer Adam Peaty has revealed that a newfound faith in God helped him overcome alcohol misuse. He has started going to church every Sunday and said, ‘It’s about being a…
Home Office asylum contractors price out homeless
The Home Office (HO) is leaving British people homeless by outbidding local councils for accommodation. HO contractors are bidding for accommodation for asylum seekers, while the number of British people having to stay…
Can Prince William navigate politics to cut homelessness?
Prince William's Homewards project is a campaign for affordable housing as families face rising mortgage and rent costs, but there are some big challenges to face. He has been personally engaged in homelessness…
Scotland: MSPs back Salvation Army campaign
After continued work by the Salvation Army, a campaign to reduce the stigma around deaths caused by alcohol and drugs has gained the support of MSPs in Scotland. ‘See Beyond - See the…
Parents spend hundreds on school uniforms
The Children's Society reports that parents spend on average £422 a year on secondary and £287 on primary uniforms, despite government rules meant to lower the costs. Schools requiring parents to buy costlier…
Lithium mine to open for electric carmakers
A French-UK joint mining venture in the St Austell area of Cornwall has been announced. The project will provide battery-grade lithium carbonate, a key component in electric cars. It will create more than…
Improve patient safety in mental health care
The secretary of state has announced that in October a new Health Services Safety Investigations Body will be formally established to commence a national investigation into mental health inpatient care settings. It will…
Loan sharks profit from soaring prices
Loan sharks say business has never been so good, but there are huge risks attached to this type of borrowing. One loan shark calls himself an ‘enforcer’- referring to what happens if payments…
