Libyan bomber row escalates, NHS told to cut staff, and debt charity expands

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.

Today, the furore surrounding compassion granted to the Libyan bomber goes on, NHS told to cut doctors and nurses to save money, and recession prompts Christian debt agency to expand.

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Libyan bomber:

timesonline.co.uk BP lobbied Jack Straw before he changed mind over Lockerbie bomber

bbc.co.uk Brown ‘opposed bomber jail death’

telegraph.co.uk  Special relationship at risk over bomber, Brown warned

NHS:

bbc.co.uk NHS workforce cuts plan rejected

guardian.co.uk Jobs at risk as NHS faces cuts to meet £15bn shortfall

Debt expansion:

inspiremagazine.co.uk Charity launches ‘Ultimate Challenge’ as recession takes hold

capuk.org.uk  Official site

Compassion under threat as bomber goes free, the value of a university education, and sporting your faith as triple-jumper praises God.

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Victoria Laurence (pictured) News Editor of Premier Radio, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, is there a place for compassion as Scotland frees the Lockerbie bomber,  with  record A level passes what about those who won’t get to Uni, and sporting your faith – Phillips Iduwu jumps to it.

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Lockerbie:

bbc.co.uk Anger at Lockerbie bomber welcome

guardian.co.uk Lockerbie bomber release: Brown sought ‘sensitivity’ in letter to Gaddafi

cnn.com UK minister condemns Lockerbie bomber’s ‘hero’s welcome’

A Levels:

telegraph.co.uk Commentary: A-levels ‘have become steadily easier

thesun.co.uk A Levels ‘will be made harder’

bbc.co.uk Rise in top grade A level exams

Phillips Idowu:

bbc.co.uk Idowu on being world champion

guardian.co.uk Phillips Idowu targets 2012 gold after world championships triumph