British Isles

NHS worker who 'bullied’ Muslim by praying for her

03 Jul 2014
A Christian health worker has begun a legal challenge after being disciplined by the NHS for praying with a Muslim colleague. Victoria Wasteney, a senior occupational therapist in one of the country’s most racially diverse areas,…

Back to the Bible, forward to the world

03 Jul 2014
In his inaugural address as President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Kenneth Howcroft spoke of the ‘desperate need’ for the Church to ‘speak biblically to serve the present age.’ He encouraged Conference representatives to turn…

Number of children treated for cannabis addiction hits record levels

03 Jul 2014
Children receiving treatment for cannabis addiction is at a record level. Experts are blaming the huge rise in drug addiction on the popularity of a new stronger skunk, which is several times more potent than regular…

Court of Appeal hears challenge to 'anti-Islam' dismissal

03 Jul 2014
This week, the Court of Appeal heard the case of Christian Legal Centre, regarding Nohad Halawi, who was dismissed from her job at Heathrow airport after her comments were incorrectly perceived by Muslim colleagues as being…