British Isles

British forces in Afghanistan

10 Jun 2014
With the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan, the public focus on our troops has lessened. However, there are still many British troops still serving in Afghanistan. Their lives are still very vulnerable, as we were…

‘Significant steps’ needed to progress Anglican-Methodist Covenant

10 Jun 2014
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, together with the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, have today issued a joint statement, in response to a report to their Churches. The report, entitled The Challenge of…

Christians offer safe houses to Muslims

10 Jun 2014
A Christian campaign group is launching a national network of safe houses for Muslim converts who face ostracism or violent reprisals for leaving their religion. It says it knows of up to 1,100 former Muslims at…

Britain's hidden exploitation: Prostitution behind closed doors

10 Jun 2014
The landscape of prostitution in the UK is changing. Ten years ago, you'd find women on street corners at certain times of day. Now, they tend to operate from brothels, saunas, massage parlours and hotels. The…