British Isles

Justin Welby in post-Brexit think-tank

18 Nov 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury will spend the next two years as part of a commission launched by a left-leaning think-tank that aims to rewrite the rules for Britain’s post-Brexit economy. He will join, among others, the…

Scotland: national day of prayer

18 Nov 2016
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

18 Nov 2016
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

18 Nov 2016
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…