Record-breaking Edinburgh sale brings injustice to book

The Christian Aid book sale at St Andrew’s & St George’s Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, began its life on a very small scale in 1974 and has now become a national institution – the largest church development sale of its kind in the UK. Every one of the last...

Arms company faces corruption questions at annual meeting

BAE Systems has failed to halt the sharp decline in its reputation despite trying to focus on ethics at its Annual General Meeting in London today. The Board faced a barrage of questions from shareholders about corruption and political influence. The company struggled...

UK Government urged to look to Iran’s young

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly which meets in a week’s time, is to hear an appeal to the UK Government to look to the young population of Iran, to bring about change within the country. A plea will also be made for the UK Government to do “all in its...

Christian Aid launches Burma emergency appeal

UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help those left without shelter, food or water in Burma after Cyclone Nargis hit the country four days ago. Christian Aid has immediately allocated £50,000 for local partners to carry...