British Isles

Church of England: teach pupils by video link 'to prevent closure of rural primaries'

17 Oct 2014
Village primary schools should consider teaching pupils by video link and allowing buildings to be used as post offices or community centres to stave off closure, according to the Church of England. Radical action is needed…

David Cameron courting tycoons - despite anti-lobbying bill

17 Oct 2014
According to recently leaked documents seen by the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, representatives of big business rubbed shoulders with senior politicians at a ‘black and white’ ball in February. David Cameron and other…

Shocking divisions between rich and poor in UK

17 Oct 2014
Many perceive the distribution of wealth in the UK to be more equal than it actually is. For 30 years the gap between the rich and the rest has widened and the trend shows no sign…

National day of prayer about abortion

17 Oct 2014
A National Day of Prayer about abortion is held each year on 27th October, the anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act. When the Act was passed 47 years ago assurances were given that abortion…