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Listed churches need more help, says insurer
Listed churches need more help, says insurer

The Government is being urged to extend a grant scheme that has helped the UK's listed churches weather the pandemic.

Study points to increasingly 'broader' application of euthanasia laws in Belgium
Study points to increasingly 'broader' application of euthanasia laws in Belgium

A recently published article in an academic journal has found a "widening" scope and failing safeguards in the provision of euthanasia in Belgium.

Edinburgh council to press for abortion clinic buffer zones
Edinburgh council to press for abortion clinic buffer zones

Edinburgh City Council has said it will approach the Scottish Government about introducing legislation to ban pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics.

Transgenderism should not become a 'no-go area for public debate', says Scottish Church leader
Transgenderism should not become a 'no-go area for public debate', says Scottish Church leader

Changes to Scotland's hate crime laws must include protections for "robust disagreement" on the issue of transgenderism, an evangelical leader has said.

Mixed response to Scotland's roadmap plans for places of worship
Mixed response to Scotland's roadmap plans for places of worship

Nicola Sturgeon has laid out plans for a "cautious" exit from lockdown in Scotland, with places of worship to open from around April 5 - Easter Monday.

Christian coalition calls for sex ed curriculum to be delayed
Christian coalition calls for sex ed curriculum to be delayed

The former Bishop of Rochester has joined calls for implementation of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum to be delayed as Covid continues to cause chaos in schools.

Over 35,000 call for gay Cadbury Creme Egg advert to be pulled
Over 35,000 call for gay Cadbury Creme Egg advert to be pulled

Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition expressing anger over Cadbury's sexually provocative Creme Egg advert.

Bill Hybels' daughter apologises for silence after sexual misconduct allegations
Bill Hybels' daughter apologises for silence after sexual misconduct allegations

Shauna Niequist said her silence over the allegations against her dad had "wounded" people.

Church of England to review church guidance after PM's re-opening roadmap
Church of England to review church guidance after PM's re-opening roadmap

The Church of England is to "refine" its advice for local churches in light of the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown.

Amazon accused of censorship after removing Christian philosopher's trans critical book
Amazon accused of censorship after removing Christian philosopher's trans critical book

"When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment" has been pulled from by the online giant.

Reading the Bible has given Christians hope during the pandemic - survey
Reading the Bible has given Christians hope during the pandemic - survey

Reading the Bible during the pandemic has given Christians hope in God and their future, a survey by the Bible Society has found.

£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park
£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park

The organiser of a church gathering in a Nottingham pub's car park has been handed a £10,000 fine by the police.

Christians get behind Northern Ireland Bill to end abortion up to birth for disabilities
Christians get behind Northern Ireland Bill to end abortion up to birth for disabilities

The Bill aims to stop abortion up to birth for non-fatal disabilities like Down's syndrome or clubfoot.

Christian shop owners fined £17,000 for staying open during lockdown
Christian shop owners fined £17,000 for staying open during lockdown

The owners of a Christian card and bookshop in Worcestershire have been hit £17,000 in fines for refusing to close during lockdown.

Christians and campaigners fear for free speech under controversial hate Bill
Christians and campaigners fear for free speech under controversial hate Bill

Christians and campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to safeguard free speech as its controversial hate crime bill moves to its final stage.

RZIM suspends fundraising as it considers next steps after damning Ravi Zacharias report
RZIM suspends fundraising as it considers next steps after damning Ravi Zacharias report

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has halted fundraising efforts following the release of a report detailing the late apologist's extensive sexual misconduct.