David Peek Audio

The UK's Terrorism Threat Level has been raised to "severe" - meaning an attack is highly likely - in the wake of the Golders Green stabbings yesterday. Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer says we must open our eyes to 'Jewish pain' - @davidaudiobook reports🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/b92…

As @UKHouseofLords debates current Assisted Dying proposals today for perhaps the last time, a survey found most MPs believe Peers do have the right to block them. A disability rights campaigner explains the Lords are simply doing their job - listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/fc6…

The @churchofengland is putting £500k into getting children singing pop-style worship music, to grow new congregations. @iSingPOP schemes will be held by 300 churches. We hear from the Archdeacon of Worcester, where it was first tried - listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/5cd…

The @UnitedReformed Church says it's right to put a stop to unauthorised flying of national flags where it makes people "feel unsafe". It's after Oxfordshire County Council formally warned a campaign group about attaching flags to lampposts. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/5e5…

Insiders think the Pope's visit to parts of Africa may have helped bring peace to warring parties in Cameroon, at least for now. The pontiff's heading to Angola and Equatorial Guinea, later this week. We hear from @acn_uk. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/24e…

It's three years to the day since a disagreement between the army of #Sudan and a paramilitary group turned into a full-scale civil war. Christian charities are among those calling on the UK government to act. We hear from @CAFOD's Director. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/0ca…

A former NATO chief & previous UK Defence Secretary warns UK is underprepared for conflict. Lord Robertson, whose official review of the UK's armed forces is due soon, says 'non-military experts in Treasury' are causing problems. @davidaudiobook reports🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/6d4…

US First Lady Melania Trump has denied being a victim of Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise address from the White House. @davidaudiobook reports🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/51e…

A survey's found university students who gamble are spending over £50 a week. That's around 50% more than last year, with social media thought to be fuelling a rise. @careorguk say students are likely to be left out of pocket, if they gamble. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/490…

In #Ukraine, Christian buildings which are part of the #Lviv Historic Centre World Heritage Site have been damaged during the war with Russia. We hear from a Church of #Ireland minister about similar situations which happened in #Belfast. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/d97…

Churches are still caring for displaced people, a year after the devastating Myanmar earthquake. @WorldVision explain how they are meeting physical needs and helping rebuild livelihoods - with rare access to parts of the war-torn country. Listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/7f9…

Dame Sarah Mullally has been formally 'installed' as Archbishop of Canterbury, in a service reflecting multiple languages spoken across both England and the wider Anglican Communion. @davidaudiobook reports🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/eac…

Two Christian debt advice charities have confirmed they are to legally merge, but @CMA_MoneyAdvice and @CAPuk will keep their distinctive identities. CAP's Chief Exec says the change is aimed at helping more people, not internal efficiencies - listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/06c…

#MentalHealth training is being rolled out across Welsh #Rugby. Sports Chaplain for @Cardiff_Rugby, Martin Lewis @sportchaplaincy, says it's important players have someone they know is safe to talk to. Note: Samaritans are available on 116 123. Listen 🎧: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/4fd…

The US and Israel have launched strikes on Iran. UCB News reporter Peter Wooding spoke to Mansour Borji director of Christian campaign group @articleeighteen to get their response: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/b3a…

Christian staff at @UniofNewcastle have put an open letter to students in their student paper. Dr Caitlin Halfacre says they're encouraging students to explore Christian faith in the upcoming evangelism week - listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/c4d…

The Prime Minister has defended his trip to China in @HouseofCommons - after confirming he raised human rights issues while meeting President Xi. @ReleaseInt note nothing has been publicly said about Christian persecution in China -listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/e29…

#Ukraine says 3-way peace talks with Russia and the USA today have been 'productive'. Russia has resumed attacks on power infrastructure, during what Christian charity "We Can" called a 'challenging' winter, as they struggle to meet Kyiv needs-listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/325…

Politicians who back medically-assisted death for terminally ill adults say it could fail due to 1,000 proposed @UKHouseofLords Amendments. @CAREorguk explains why May is crucial, and also reports of children gaining 'social currency' for abuse. Listen🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/bda…

Scotland's inaugural Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace, has died aged 71, after major surgery. Lord Wallace, who in 2022 had just served a year as @churchscotland Moderator, spoke about 25 years of devolution🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/e86… Image CC-BY: Roger Harris/UK Parliament