British Isles
A thousand children reached through church cinema project
More than a thousand schoolchildren in Staffordshire have heard the Gospel through a creative church-led cinema project organised by local congregations in Uttoxeter. Churches worked together to 'sponsor a seat’, enabling children from…
HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean
HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth to join UK defensive operations in the eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer will become the UK’s only warship in the…
Government silent on asylum families taking £40k offer
The Home Office has declined to reveal how many failed asylum seeker families have accepted a new government offer of up to £40,000 to leave the UK voluntarily. The pilot scheme allows families…
Files reveal warnings over Mandelson appointment and risks
Newly released government documents show that Keir Starmer was warned about potential 'reputational risks' before appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the USA. The detailed files record the vetting process and…
Government announces new definition of anti Muslim hostility
The Government has announced a new working definition of anti-Muslim hostility as part of a broader strategy to address rising hate crimes and strengthen social cohesion. The definition includes acts such as violence,…
GPs say they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
Hundreds of GPs have told the BBC they have never refused a patient’s request for a sick note related to mental health concerns, highlighting growing pressures within the current system. In a questionnaire…
Many Britons say moving further away from Christianity risks harming future generations
A new UK-wide poll suggests that many Britons believe moving further away from the nation’s Christian foundations could harm future generations. The Whitestone survey of two thousand adults found that 52% think distancing…
How new-found faith is fuelling netballer Berri Neil
England netball international Berri Neil has spoken about how a painful sporting defeat led her to discover faith in God. The 23-year-old Loughborough Lightning player struggled emotionally after her team lost the 2025…
Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action
Keir Starmer has defended the Government’s cautious response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, stating that protecting British nationals remains the country’s highest priority. During Prime Minister’s Questions he rejected calls…
Reeves in emergency talks with oil and gas chiefs
Rachel Reeves has held urgent talks with senior oil and gas executives after warnings that energy bills for UK households could rise by around £500 due to the war in the Middle East.…
