British Isles

Ofsted: 'contract' between parents and teachers is broken

24 Nov 2023
England's education watchdog, Ofsted, has warned of a significant deterioration in the 'social contract' between families and schools, a situation where parents ensure their children attend school regularly and respect school policies. In her final report,…

Net migration reaches new record in 2022

24 Nov 2023
The UK experienced a record net migration increase in 2022, with figures revised to 745,000 for the year ending in December, up from a previous estimate of 606,000. This surge is partly attributed to an influx…

Rishi Sunak vows emergency legislation after Rwanda ruling

16 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak has pledged to enact emergency legislation and forge a new treaty with Rwanda to ensure the continuation of his key asylum policy, despite the Supreme Court's ruling against it. The plan had been to…

Addressing food and spiritual poverty

16 Nov 2023
From Hope for the Countryside: ‘The Lord is the source of our provision, and His kindness and faithfulness are honoured by all those who look to him. Many Christians are involved in running foodbanks and pantries,…