British Isles
Scotland: national day of prayer
30 November is St Andrew’s Day, and the Church of Scotland has called for a dedicated national day of prayer this year. St Andrew, eventually crucified upside down, is the patron saint of fishermen, and his…
Muslim convert persecuted for his beliefs
Nissar Hussain and his family, including six children, have been forced to flee their home for the second time, amid fears for his safety after suffering seven years of persecution from his Muslim neighbours. He converted…
Millions struggling to pay utility bills
One in three households with at least one person in a full-time job - four million in total - say it is difficult to afford their energy payments. Half of them (49%) will cut their energy…
Down’s syndrome screening
The government has approved a new test (NIPT) to make it easier to detect babies with Down’s syndrome in pregnant women. The NHS intend to make NIPT available next year. This has led to a campaign…
