British Isles

NHS strike leads to over 113,000 patient cancellations

11 Jan 2024
The junior doctors’ strike, the longest-ever in  NHS history, resulted in the postponement of over 113,000 patient operations and appointments - bringing the total since December 2022 to  1,333,221. Patients are bearing the brunt of this…

CPAS statement on same-sex relationships deleted following backlash

11 Jan 2024
The Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) has faced backlash for endorsing conservative views on same-sex relationships in a statement on its website. The statement, which endorsed the Evangelical Alliance's affirmations on human sexuality, received criticism from…

Junior doctors’ strikes ‘have public support’ as NHS suffers mass cancellations

04 Jan 2024
Junior doctors in England are currently engaged in the longest strike in NHS history, demanding a 35% pay increase from their current hourly rate of £15-£17 to around £20. Despite five weeks of unsuccessful talks last…

Reform leader turns fire on Labour, calls for election

04 Jan 2024
Shifting focus from his usual target, the Tories, Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, has coined the term 'Starmergeddon ' to describe the potential consequences of a Labour election victory. Despite ongoing speculation, he remained noncommittal…