Daniel Blake

Brown says Britain Will Not Bow to Terrorist Threat

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said Britain will not bow down to the continued threat of terrorism, as police arrest five people in connection with three thwarted attacks in the UK this week.

Archbishop Calls for Britain to 'Raid' Zimbabwe

A Catholic archbishop in Zimbabwe has called for Britain to invade his country to help overthrow President Robert Mugabe.

Two Men Drive Blazing Car into Glasgow Airport

A car engulfed in flames has been driven into the main terminal at Glasgow Airport in what is a suspected major terrorist incident at 1515 BST, Saturday 30 June.

Egypt Bans Barbaric Female Circumcision

Egypt has announced a complete ban on female circumcision, known as 'genital mutilation', following a public outcry against the practice.

Bishop to Receive Honorary Doctorate for 'Outstanding Contribution'

The Bishop of Lichfield is to receive an honorary doctorate from Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the Church and to the people and the County of Staffordshire".

Brown Told to Stand for 'Justice'

Gordon Brown will become British Prime Minister on Wednesday 27 June, bringing an end to Tony Blair's decade in power.

Churches 'Relatively Unscathed' as Thousands Evacuated in Floods

Severe flooding has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents across England and Wales and three people have been killed as heavy rain continued to wreak havoc Tuesday.

Blair Set to Take Up Position as Peacemaker

Exiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to be appointed to a top post as a Middle East peacemaker on Tuesday.

Manchester Monastery Restored as a Conference Hall

A monastery in Manchester, which was previously listed as one of the world's 100 most endangered sites has been fully restored - but as a conference hall.

Rev Ian Coffey Drafted into Keswick Convention 2007

Well-known speaker, writer and Spring Harvest Leadership team member, the Rev Ian Coffey, will be replacing the advertised speaker, the Rev Alistair Begg, to give the Bible readings in week three of this summer's Keswick Convention.

BBC Gaza Correspondent in New 'Bomb Vest' Video

Kidnapped BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been shown in a disturbing new video wearing what he describes as an explosive vest.

Lord Carey Calls for Tight & Compassionate Immigration Controls

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has called for tighter immigration rules when Gordon Brown takes over as British prime minister next week.

Church of England to 'Mix it up with The Simpsons'

The Church of England is set to launch a book called 'Mixing it up with the Simpsons', with the aim of urging clergy to show episodes of the famous American cartoon focusing on Christian themes such as love and punishment.

EU Leaders Make Breakthrough in New Treaty Agreement

European Union leaders agreed Saturday on the core areas of a treaty aimed at strengthening the bloc's foreign policy role and eliminate unwieldy bureaucracy.

Blair Meets Pope in Vatican

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has met privately with Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday, fuelling further speculation that he will convert to Catholicism after he steps down from his post next week.

Police Investigate Multiple 'Madeleine Sightings' in Malta

The search for missing Madeleine McCann has seen further developments as police in Malta report they are investigating possible sightings of the abducted four-year-old.