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One-off oral exam to be dropped for language GCSEs
Teenagers will no longer face a one-off oral test in language GCSE exams under plans to be announced later this week, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Pharma fears for investment as government acts tough
Britain's drugs industry, which has already shed hundreds of jobs in the past year, could lose more investment if the government fails to ensure a fair pricing environment, according to the head of its trade association.
N.Rock rescue task falls to troubleshooter Sandler
Ron Sandler rescued the London insurance market from the brink of collapse to forge a reputation as a trouble-shooter, but faces an altogether tougher task to revive Northern Rock and save government credibility.
Doctors' leaders slam health centres plan
Doctors' leaders criticised suggestions on Saturday that many GP surgeries across England could be replaced by a network of large health centres.
Christian groups told to anchor political statements in faith
Former Norwegian prime minister tells Christian NGOs to anchor their political statements in the Christian faith.
Pastor Jonathan Oloyede: A beautiful drama that lacks the divine Jesus
A beautifully put together drama but one in need of a more divine Jesus.
Interview: Dr Mark Goodacre, The Passion's historical consultant
Dr Mark Goodacre, an Associate Professor in New Testament at Duke University in the US, was appointed historical consultant for the BBC's Passion to ensure that the production brought out as authentic a version of Jesus' final days as possible. He tells us why he thinks this latest version gets it right.
Interview: Frank Deasy, writer of The Passion
Award-winning writer Frank Deasy talks about his latest piece, the BBC's Passion, and what he finds fascinating about Jesus.
Review: Drawn into the greatest story ever told
Joseph Mawle's Christ is warm, kind, authoritative, charming and wise but also sometimes a little too smug.
Who is this man Jesus?
Drama, confusion, betrayal. It was all there in Eastenders and it was all there in The Passion
More churches break away from Anglican Church of Canada
Seven Anglican congregations in Canada voted this weekend to accept the episcopal oversight of Bishop Donald Harvey, Moderator of the Anglican Network in Canada, under the Primatial authority of Archbishop Gregory Venables and the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone.
The Passion
Passover week, Jerusalem, 33AD. As thousands of pilgrims pour into the city, tensions between the Jewish religious authorities and the occupying Romans are already running high. When news arrives that a preacher from Galilee is about to enter the city's East Gate on a donkey's colt, thereby fulfilling ancient prophecies about the coming of a Messiah to free the Jews from oppression, the mood becomes even more incendiary. The tumultuous events of the next seven days will resonate through t
Momentous events mean things will never be the same
Jesus overturned the tables in more than one sense: indeed he overturned history when he was seen to be alive again.
A mystery unsolved: Just how did Jesus come back to life?
There are some mysteries in life that will never be solved. Where that sock goes to, for instance. Why the strawberry creams multiply at the bottom of a box of chocolates. And now, for many people who have never considered the Passion before, just how did Jesus come back to life?
Peace in Kenya essential to African democracy - churches
The future of democracy across the entire African continent hangs on Kenya's ability to halt the horrific violence that has swept across the country after the disputed presidential elections last December, Kenyan church leaders said on Friday.