British Isles
On Monday, the Government's agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA) on a new contract was rejected by junior doctors by 58 to 42 per cent, on a turnout of 68 per cent. The result forced…
Battle of the Somme centenary
08 Jul 2016
Last Friday was the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest battle in history. This occasion was marked by special services in many different locations, including one in Westminster Abbey attended by the…
'Love your neighbour' initiative in Birmingham
08 Jul 2016
One unpleasant outcome of the Brexit vote has been a rise in hate crime and racial abuse. Last Friday, by way of contrast, the Diocese of Birmingham launched a 'love your neighbour' movement, with the aim…
Crisis in ambulance provision
08 Jul 2016
Lives are being ‘put at risk’ because of a crisis within the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), one of its workers has claimed. The emergency medical technician (EMT) said that the system for managing shifts in…
Brexit: a significant spiritual moment
01 Jul 2016
The WPC writes, ‘We are at a historical moment as a nation. We may be entering a long period of political and economic uncertainty. We also believe we are at a very significant moment spiritually. Jesus…
Christian bids to be next PM
01 Jul 2016
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Stephen Crabb, who is a committed Christian, is one of five Conservative MPs who are bidding for the party leadership. He has teamed up with Business Secretary Sajid Javid in what…