British Isles

Northern Ireland: Arson attack on church

29 Jul 2016
A Presbyterian church was targeted in an arson attack in south Belfast, in the early hours of Sunday morning causing a significant amount of damage. Police said, ‘a sectarian motive is one of a number of…

Holiday hunger: Parents skip meals to feed children

29 Jul 2016
The Trussel Trust charity reported, ‘Some parents will skip a meal to feed their children this summer.’ There is an increased demand for their 35 food banks during July and August, when there is no access…

Trafficking a hidden UK crime

29 Jul 2016
Modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing in the UK. Demand for cheap goods, cheap labour and cheap sex has driven a steep increase in the number of victims reported to authorities. 3,266 people were identified…

Trafficking a hidden UK crime

29 Jul 2016
Modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing in the UK. Demand for cheap goods, cheap labour and cheap sex has driven a steep increase in the number of victims reported to authorities. 3,266 people were identified…