British Isles

Major study shows children need love from fathers as much as mothers

18 Jun 2012
A major study has confirmed that the absence of a father figure can be damaging to a child’s life, and that the love of a father is equally important to the emotional well-being of children as…

Mental health 'shockingly' under-treated, claims report

18 Jun 2012
Only a quarter of people under 65 with mental health problems are receiving care, according to a landmark report that is highly critical of the lack of access to therapy. The authors of the report, led…

Churches attack Cameron's plan to redefine poverty

18 Jun 2012
Three of the UK's largest Christian Churches have criticised government proposals to change the way that poverty is measured. The Methodist Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and United Reformed Church said that the proposals continue…

Church holds vigil for Olympic truce

18 Jun 2012
Church and other faith leaders came together this week for a vigil to mark the close of '100 Days of Peace' in London. The 12-hour vigil was held at St Martin in the Fields church and…