British Isles

Will the UK's Bible colleges survive into the future?

07 May 2014
With the International Christian College in Glasgow and St Michael's College in Cardiff both recently announcing their closures, are UK Bible colleges in a state of peril? The principal of the ICC says the nation's Bible…

Asthma killing people needlessly, says Royal College of Physicians

07 May 2014
Children and adults are dying needlessly from asthma attacks, according to a report by experts published on Tuesday, which found that in a quarter of fatal cases patients had received less than satisfactory care. Complacency around…

Thousands could be hit by 'back door' energy cut-offs

07 May 2014
Energy suppliers are accused of not giving early help to vulnerable households on prepayment meters. Tens of thousands of vulnerable gas and electricity customers could be going without power for up to three months, despite promises…

Children 'see harmful TV material', says National Association of Head Teachers

07 May 2014
Children are still being exposed to ‘harmful material’ on television despite strict rules on what can be shown before 9pm, say head teachers. The National Association of Head Teachers - which has drawn up a charter…