Church in the lurch

Saturday, 5 July 2008

Big words are being thrown around in the Church of England these days; words such as schism, with echoes from 1,000 years ago when the world divided between Rome and the Orthodox; words such as Reformation, with echoes of the split between Catholic and Protestant, which spilt a deal of English blood in the 16th century.

Muslims feel like 'Jews of Europe'

Friday, 4 July 2008

Britain's first Muslim minister has attacked the growing culture of hostility against Muslims in the United Kingdom, saying that many feel targeted like "the Jews of Europe".

Deadhead who took top intelligence job

Friday, 4 July 2008

Alex Allan was appointed head of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) last November.

UK's top spy 'in coma'

Friday, 4 July 2008

The Government's top intelligence adviser is seriously ill in hospital, the Cabinet Office said today.

Privacy of YouTube users under threat

Friday, 4 July 2008

The personal viewing habits and online identities of millions of YouTube users are to be handed over to an American media giant after a court rejected arguments that such a move amounted to a massive invasion of internet privacy.

Boy 'not Jewish enough' loses school appeal

Friday, 4 July 2008

The father of an 11-year-old boy who was told that his son was not Jewish enough to be accepted at one of the country's leading Orthodox schools has lost his claim for unlawful discrimination.

The Big Question: Should we all be thinking about making a move to Canada?

Friday, 4 July 2008

Clampers add £100 'swearing' fine

Friday, 4 July 2008

A clamping company has been accused of "fleecing the public" after charging victims £100 for venting their fury at attendants.

Man 'linked to Bin Laden' bailed

Friday, 4 July 2008

An Algerian terrorist suspect said to be directly linked to Osama Bin Laden has been released from a high-security prison on bail by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac). The decision follows a judgment in the Court of Appeal which overturned a ruling by Siac that he could be deported.

The enemy within? Fear of Islam: Britain's new disease

Friday, 4 July 2008

Three years ago, four young suicide bombers caused carnage in London. Their aim was not just to kill and maim. There was also a long-term strategic purpose: to sow suspicion and divide Britain between Muslims and the rest. They are succeeding.