by Agency Reporter | Jun 14, 2021 | Briefing
THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL has told journalists covering the G7 Summit that lifesaving Covid-19 vaccines should be considered “global public goods”. Speaking via videolink in London, António Guterres said there was no other way of defeating a virus which spreads...
by Agency Reporter | Jun 14, 2021 | Briefing
PLENTY! A SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION RESOURCE for churches on the economic drivers of the current ecological crises, has been produced by Green Christian’s Joy in Enough programme. The launch is on Thursday 24 June at 7pm and will takeplace online on Zoom. The launch...
by Agency Reporter | Jun 13, 2021 | Briefing
THE WOODLAND TRUST’S popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications for planting to tackle climate change or to improve local areas around the country. Schools and community groups are now able to apply for the first one million trees, and into...
by Agency Reporter | Jun 12, 2021 | Briefing
URGENT CHANGES TO UNIVERSAL CREDIT are needed to stop those most impacted by the pandemic being left behind as the economy recovers, according to a new report from Citizens Advice. The charity warns that inappropriate or stressful job-seeking requirements, a lack of...
by Agency Reporter | Jun 12, 2021 | Briefing
THE US AND MEXICAN GOVERNMENTS are forcibly returning tens of thousands of unaccompanied children seeking safety back to the countries they have fled, Amnesty International says in a new report. The 50-page report, Pushed into Harm’s Way, shows that large numbers of...
by Agency Reporter | Jun 11, 2021 | Briefing
A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS from the protest group Christian Climate Action (CCA) are taking part in a four-day walking pilgrimage from Newquay to Carbis Bay, ahead of the G7 summit taking place this weekend. They aim to draw attention to the vital need for more urgent...
