Churches call for end to detention of child asylum seekers

Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders have called on people to send an extra card this Christmas, to Immigration Minister Phil Woolas MP, asking him to end the detention of children in the asylum system....

Churches encourage politicians to prioritise the common good

On the occasion of the state opening of Parliament, three British Churches are reminding politicians that they still have a duty to work for the benefit of all people. With a general election looming, political...

Church leaders call for action on climate change

Church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols are to lead an ecumenical service on 5 December to urge political leaders meeting in...

New coal plans jeapordising UK carbon promises, warns Christian Aid

New government plans to clean up coal power stations are too weak to ensure that the UK keeps its promises to cut carbon emissions, says Christian Aid. Energy and Climate Change Minister Ed Miliband announced...

Teachings of Jesus are a ‘good guide’ to life, says Cameron

David Cameron has admitted his Christian faith may not always the rock it should be, but is nonetheless a good guide to get through life. In an intimate interview with the Evening Standard, the Tory leader spoke...

Archbishop concerned over rising tensions in Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Armagh says confidence building measures are needed to show that devolution in Northern Ireland works. His comments come after Wednesday’s report from the Independent Monitoring Commission warning...