Preliminary findings of a government report into the freedoms of Christians in the UK were released this morning. The inquiry, overseen by Christians in Parliament was undertaken in response to the difficulties Christians in the UK face in being able to live out their faith, and also because of a series of high-profile cases which… Continue reading >
Liverpool cemented their position as the most successful club in the history of the League Cup yesterday with an eighth triumph in the competition. As has become the norm for cup finals involving the Reds, it wasn’t as straightforward as it might have been and required the lottery of penalties to decide the eventual outcome…. Continue reading >
Being a football manager isn’t easy at the best of times. Not a week goes by without reports that at least one Premier League manager is nearing the sack. Mick McCarthy recently lost his job after five-and-a-half years at Wolves, and the attention is firmly on struggling Chelsea boss, Andre Villas Boas. But even those… Continue reading >
On the subject of the National Health Service, which is attracting greater media coverage as the government’s reforms near their most crucial stage, I read last night of a senior health professional who is facing disciplinary action for publicly adding his voice to the wave of criticism over the bill. Presumably the concerns of the… Continue reading >
As David Cameron holds a special summit at Downing Street today, there are fewer signs than ever that this is a government prepared to listen. Following initial criticism of the plans for widespread NHS reform, a high profile “listening exercise” was conducted between April and July of last year in order to address some of… Continue reading >
A number of articles have appeared in the media recently which have reported on instances where people voicing religious views have found themselves the subject of attention from various authorities. You don’t have to look far in order to find opinions expressed by Christians that have resulted in complaints being made. Though in many cases,… Continue reading >
The stuttering race for the fourth Champions League place continues in the Premier League and although four teams remain in contention, it is Liverpool who are looking most in danger of being left behind. It’s safe to assume that Spurs will finish at least third because they, along with the two Manchester clubs, have looked… Continue reading >
At the end of a couple of weeks when there has been pressure on the Government to intervene in the row surrounding bonuses owed to senior figures at Royal Bank of Scotland, and also seen former chief executive Fred Goodwin stripped of his knighthood, bankers’ bonuses is once again dominating headlines. Goodwin was honoured for… Continue reading >
The issue of England captaincy has been something of a pantomime over the past few years. Six years ago following England’s World Cup exit in Germany, there was the question of who would replace David Beckham. John Terry was eventually given the armband by then manager Steve McClaren, ahead of Steve Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand…. Continue reading >
FC Barcelona’s draw to Villarreal on Saturday has left the reigning Champions seven points adrift of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. The Catalan club may be favourites for the Spanish Cup after last week’s aggregate win over Real Madrid, and will resume their bid to become the first club to successfully retain the Champions League later… Continue reading >