British Isles

Alcohol Concern and British Liver Trust launch January campaigns

01 Jan 2013
Two national charities have launched different campaigns urging people to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to shun alcohol for January, with benefits which it says include saving money, losing weight…

Tighter restrictions on cosmetic surgery urged

01 Jan 2013
Responses to a public consultation on cosmetic surgery have shown strong support for a ban on cut-price deals and aggressive selling. A summary of responses from patients, the public and industry has been published as part…

Christians have no right to refuse to work on Sundays, rules judge

01 Jan 2013
Judges have been accused of diluting the rights of Christians after a key judgement on whether they can refuse to work on Sundays. A new ruling by a High Court judge - the first on the…

Church secures place in regeneration project

01 Jan 2013
The Diocese of London is set to establish the first new church presence in a new community in London for 40 years. It has entered into a partnership with Lee Valley Estates for a new facility…