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The poverty of dreams and aspiration
While financial poverty is the biggest visible factor limiting a child's future choices, many children suffer from a chronic, debilitating lack of aspiration

Lee Abbey sweeps fairtrade awards
Lee Abbey was rewarded for its commitment to fairtrade last week at the South-West Fairtrade Business Awards.

Archbishop of York backs overseas aid
Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has expressed his support for maintaining the UK's aid budget
UK Graphic designer 'refused job' because of Christian faith
A graphic designer is suing a hotel in Colchester, England after claiming he was turned down for a job there because he is a Christian.
Aid projects for Malawi mark bicenetary of David Livingstone
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has announced new funding for aid projects in Malawi as both countries mark the bicentenary of Dr David Livingstone this year.
Share the wonder of Easter digitally
The Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton is encouraging the faithful to use social networking sites to share the Easter message.
Anglican mission agencies recommit to working together
Chief executives from ten leading Anglican Mission agencies this week recommitted to a work together "in join action and reflection within the framework of the Five Marks of Mission".
Japan: Church looks beyond end of post-disaster project
Anglicans in Japan are considering the next phase of a key project set up to help the most vulnerable following the country's triple disaster two years ago.

Taking technology to bed
We're living in the smartphone era and for some Brits at least, the phone has become a constant companion.

What happens when an Archbishop is enthroned?
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's public ministry will commence on Thursday when he is enthroned - or 'installed' - in two special seats in Canterbury Cathedral.
Religious affiliation growing
Global statistics upending usual picture of Christianity trends
Welsh Church leaders urge Chancellor to keep aid promises
The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, and other Welsh Church leaders have called upon the Chancellor to allocate 0.7% of the UK's national income to overseas aid.Â

Pope Francis speaks up for poor at inauguration
Pope Francis used his inauguration today to plead on behalf of the poor, the elderly and "the last we think about".
Rowan Williams: Don't go looking for a perfect church
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams says he once considered becoming a Catholic.
Misericords for medieval church
A Herefordshire church is hosting a medieval celebration to mark the installation of its second misericord or "mercy seat".
Places of worship open doors for interfaith tour
A synagogue, temple, cathedral, mosque, parish church and Salvation Army Corps in south Cardiff will be opening their doors on Tuesday to help locals learn more about the faiths in the area.