British Isles

Poll reveals 1 in 4 disabled rail passengers suffer hate crime or abuse

02 May 2013
One in four disabled rail passengers has suffered a hate crime or abuse, according to new research published today (24 April)) by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Action for Rail campaign. The poll of 1,031 disabled…

Outdoor church services to raise awareness of persecution

02 May 2013
Churches in the UK and Ireland will be holding services outdoor next month as a mark of solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. The Great Out doors Church Service is an initiative of Release International,…

Surge in demand for advice as housing costs rise

02 May 2013
The housing and homelessness charity Shelter says it has seen a surge in demand for its advice services as the high cost of housing, rising living costs and cuts to housing support leave rising numbers of…

Gift Aid warning to charities

02 May 2013
Charities are being urged to ensure they are clued up about changes to claiming Gift Aid. A new system went live on Monday replacing paper claims forms with an online service requiring charities to connect their…