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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Big Brother star set to be ordained a deacon after becoming a vicar – 20 years after finishing runner-up on reality show
It comes after he admitted he 'prayed his way' onto the reality TV series eye say Big Brother star set to be ordained a deacon after becoming a vicar – 20 years after finishing runner-up on reality show A BIG Brother fan-favourite is set to be ordained as a deacon as he continues on the journey of a huge career change. The 2006 show star has opted for life as a man of the cloth almost 20 years after finding fame on the reality TV series. 6 A Big Brother star is set to be ordained as a deacon as he continues his huge life change 6 Glyn Wise found fame on the reality TV show back in 2006 Credit: Channel 4 6 At a service at St Asaph Cathedral, in north Wales, on Saturday June 28 he will be formally recognised and commissioned as a deacon Credit: Twitter Glyn Wise, 37, who previously told how he "prayed my way onto Big Brother", is now in the midst of training to be a priest himself - a mission he started five years ago. At a service at St Asaph Cathedral, in north Wales, on Saturday June 28 he will be formally recognised and commissioned. After the ceremony Glyn, who finished runner-up in his Big Brother experience, will be empowered by the church to serve in a ministry of service, liturgy and proclamation of God's word. The work of a deacon focusses on spreading and serving the Church in poor and marginalised communities. Glyn's next stage of training will see him based in the Aled Mission Area around Old Colwyn and Betws yn Rhos, according to the diocese of St Asaph. He has already completed a 770km pilgrimage to the iconic Santiago de Compostela in Spain, believed to be the burial site of the apostle St James, as part of his faith journey. DIVINE INTERVENTION Glyn previously spoke out about his work at a church in Camden, London. And recently, he told how he prayed for a spot on the reality TV series which saw him rocket to fame. Speaking on This Morning in 2022 about how faith has always been a huge part of his life, Glyn said: 'I grew up in a religious family and I prayed my way onto Big Brother. "I was asking God can you please just get me into Big Brother. Pete, Glyn and Victor appear on Big Brother 5 as they reunite 17 years after show 'I was 16 thinking there must be so much more to life, life is so predestined, school then university and I wanted something so different for me. 'Big Brother was what I wanted and it changed everything.' Previously, he told how he counts Hollywood actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds as one of the congregation at his local church in North Wales. TOUGH TRAINING After dropping out of the limelight, Glyn went on to have a normal life, heading to university two years after Big Brother before becoming a teacher. Glyn then decided to go travelling and ended up working in Shanghai, China, where he 'got rid of the Glyn from Big Brother tag'. With Christianity growing at a massive scale across Asia, Glyn, always a Christian, embraced his faith and decided to train as a vicar once he got home in 2020. He previously opened up on what his course entailed and said: 'I'm learning theology, going into depth about the Bible and learning how to cope with people, because you're not only the vicar, you're someone to listen, you're a psychiatrist, you have to help sort people's lives out and spread the good word. 'So there's a concoction of stuff that you need to learn before you become a vicar.' Despite sporting a very different look now, Glyn says he still gets Big Brother fans coming up to him in church — and he will often weave his past into his sermons. He says: 'I've got a beard now, I've shaved my head, I'm a man not a boy, but yeah, there's conversations about Big Brother that still come up. People come to church and are like, 'I really loved you when you cooked that egg'. 'And I'm like, 'Can we talk about Jesus Christ now, the Saviour?'. 'But I feel like when you've lived a good life, you've got a lot to talk about when you're up in the pulpit doing a sermon.' 6 He will then undergo more church training in Wales Credit: Olivia West 6 Glyn, 37, decided on his career change in 2020 Credit: Olivia West
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Big Brother star set to be ordained a deacon after becoming a vicar – 20 years after finishing runner-up on reality show
A BIG Brother fan-favourite is set to be ordained as a deacon as he continues on the journey of a huge career change. The 2006 show star has 6 A Big Brother star is set to be ordained as a deacon as he continues his huge life change 6 Glyn Wise found fame on the reality TV show back in 2006 Credit: Channel 4 6 At a service at St Asaph Cathedral, in north Wales, on Saturday June 28 he will be formally recognised and commissioned as a deacon Credit: Twitter At a service at St Asaph Cathedral, in north Wales, on Saturday June 28 he will be formally recognised and commissioned. After the ceremony Glyn, who finished runner-up in his Big Brother experience, will be empowered by the church to serve in a ministry of service, liturgy and proclamation of God's word. The work of a deacon focusses on spreading and serving the Church in poor and marginalised communities. read more big brother Glyn's next stage of training will see him based in the Aled Mission Area around Old Colwyn and Betws yn Rhos , according to the diocese of St Asaph. He has already completed a 770km pilgrimage to the iconic Santiago de Compostela in Spain, believed to be the burial site of the apostle St James, as part of his faith journey. DIVINE INTERVENTION Glyn previously spoke out about his work at a church in Camden, London. And recently, he told how he prayed for a spot on the reality TV series which saw him rocket to fame. Most read in Reality Speaking on This Morning in 2022 about how faith has always been a huge part of his life, Glyn said: 'I grew up in a religious family and I prayed my way onto Big Brother. "I was asking God can you please just get me into Big Brother. Pete, Glyn and Victor appear on Big Brother 5 as they reunite 17 years after show 'I was 16 thinking there must be so much more to life, life is so predestined, school then university and I wanted something so different for me. 'Big Brother was what I wanted and it changed everything.' Previously, he told how h e counts Hollywood actor and co-owner Ryan Reynolds as one of the congregation at his local church in North Wales . TOUGH TRAINING After dropping out of the limelight, Glyn went on to have a normal life, heading to university two years after Big Brother before becoming a teacher. Big Brother winners from over the years Since launching in 2000, reality TV juggernaut Big Brother has crowned several champions over the years. Let's take a look back at some of them. Series 1 - Craig Phillips Series 2 - Brian Dowling Series 3 - Series 4 - Series 5 - Series 6 - Series 7 - Series 8 - Brian Belo Series 9 - Series 10 - Series 11 - Josie Gibson Series 12 - Series 13 - Series 14 - Sam Evans Series 15 - Series 16 - Series 17 - Jason Burrill Series 18 - Series 19 - Series 20 - Glyn then decided to go travelling and ended up working in Shanghai, China, where he 'got rid of the Glyn from Big Brother tag'. With Christianity growing at a massive scale across Asia, Glyn, always a Christian, embraced his faith and decided to train as a vicar once he got home in 2020. He previously opened up on what his course entailed and said: 'I'm learning theology, going into depth about the Bible and learning how to cope with people, because you're not only the vicar, you're someone to listen, you're a psychiatrist, you have to help sort people's lives out and spread the good word. 'So there's a concoction of stuff that you need to learn before you become a vicar.' Despite sporting a very different look now, Glyn says he still gets Big Brother fans coming up to him in church — and he will often weave his past into his sermons. He says: 'I've got a beard now, I've shaved my head, I'm a man not a boy, but yeah, there's conversations about Big Brother that still come up. People come to church and are like, 'I really loved you when you cooked that egg'. 'And I'm like, 'Can we talk about Jesus Christ now, the Saviour?'. 'But I feel like when you've lived a good life, you've got a lot to talk about when you're up in the pulpit doing a sermon.' 6 He will then undergo more church training in Wales Credit: Olivia West 6 Glyn, 37, decided on his career change in 2020 Credit: Olivia West 6 He previously told how he 'prayed his way' onto Big Brother Credit: Rex
Wales Online
12-06-2025
- Wales Online
62-year-old man driving grey Transit van missing for days in Briton Ferry
62-year-old man driving grey Transit van missing for days in Briton Ferry Glyn Phillips, 62, has not been seen since Tuesday, June 10 Glyn Phillips, 62, from Briton Ferry has been reported missing (Image: South Wales Police ) An urgent appeal has been launched by police, asking for any information that could help them find a 62-year-old man who has gone missing from the south Wales area. Glyn Phillips was last seen at around 6pm on Tuesday, June 10, in Mansel Street in Briton Ferry. Officers believe that he may be travelling in a grey Ford Transit van with the registration MJ67 XAP. Stay informed on everything Neath Port Talbot by signing up to our newsletter here A spokesperson from South Wales Police, said: "Anyone who may have seen Glyn, or who has information which will help us find him, is asked to contact us by one of the below means quoting occurrence number 2500184479. "Always call 999 in an emergency. Article continues below "Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form, which can be found here." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here .
The Guardian
07-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
UK firms ditching diversity and inclusion ‘face higher risk of lawsuits'
British businesses face a greater risk of legal action if they follow their US counterparts in ditching efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the wake of Donald Trump's return to office, the UK's leading authority on employment law has warned. The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA), which has 7,000 members, has said British companies could open themselves up to 'adverse findings of discrimination' if they unpick policies designed to enable diversity equity and inclusion (DEI). In an open letter to businesses, Caspar Glyn KC, the chair of the ELA, said that defending a company against discriminatory acts made by an employee was already difficult but 'would be hopeless' without DEI policies in place. Glyn also said employers without DEI policies will be unlikely to be able to demonstrate that they had taken 'all reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment, for example, which they are legally required to do. The employment rights bill, due to be approved by parliament, will strengthen that requirement. Trump has prompted a rollback of DEI programmes in the US, after he signed a series of executive orders overturning such measures. Several large US corporations, including Walmart, McDonald's, Ford and Amazon, have either scrapped or scaling back their DEI schemes. Fears have grown that UK companies could follow suit. The Bank of England's regulatory arm, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have said they would not bring in new diversity and inclusion rules for financial companies. Instead they are supporting 'voluntary industry initiatives' aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the financial sector. However, Glyn warned businesses: 'If you operate in Great Britain and roll back your DEI policies for workers here in response to the US administration's recent approach towards DEI policies, you will increase the risk of adverse findings of discrimination against your business.' UK law differs from US law in that it mandates equality but 'positive action' has never permitted using race or other protected characteristics, such as gender, sex or religion, as a selection criterion to favour particular workers in applying for jobs or promotions, with an exception as a tie-breaker when candidates are equal. Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning after newsletter promotion In the UK it would be unlawful to hire someone simply because they are a woman, for example. However, if women are underrepresented in a company then it can take steps to promote vacancies to that group, or to provide extra support for them to apply. 'A company rolling back its DEI policies in the UK, in response to the chilling of such practices in the US, would be legally incoherent and increase the risk of adverse findings of discrimination against it,' Glyn said.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UK-focused funds hit hard as investors pull cash from stocks, Calastone says
LONDON (Reuters) - British investors yanked a net 640 million pounds ($799 million) from equity funds in January, ending a long run of inflows, as UK-focused funds suffered their sixth-biggest monthly net withdrawals on record, funds network Calastone said on Wednesday. After a wave of bullish sentiment in late 2024 when investors poured money into equity, bond and mixed asset funds, Calastone said UK investors started 2025 "in a more pessimistic mood." UK-focused funds lost 1.07 billion pounds of cash, despite British shares hitting record highs, Calastone said. European and Asian funds also suffered net outflows, with North American stocks enjoying 576 million pounds of net new money, the data showed. "The UK stock market reached all-time highs in January, but investors merely took this as an opportunity to get out while the going was good," Edward Glyn, head of global markets at Calastone, said in a statement. 'Apparently nothing can dent the enthusiasm for U.S. stocks, however. Even the DeepSeek AI shock that happened late in the month spurred appetite rather than fear," Glyn added, noting that a day after the DeepSeek-induced selloff, North American equity funds notched their best day of the month for net inflows. Fixed income funds saw a sharp drop in inflows as government bond yields jumped before calm returned to the market later in January, Calastone said. ($1 = 0.8015 pounds) Sign in to access your portfolio
