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Report calls for standardisation and specialism in RE
An independent review into the national curriculum for schools has highlighted the urgent need for standardised religious education (RE) across the country and greater subject specialism to ensure “mastery in the subject”.
GP body shifts to ‘unwarranted and misleading’ neutral stance on assisted suicide despite declining support
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is facing criticism after changing from its longstanding opposition to assisted suicide to a neutral stance, despite a significant reduction in support among its members for legalising the practice.
The loneliness epidemic and finding true friendship in Christ
Here’s the truth: loneliness is not an anomaly. In fact, it is a natural human experience, stemming from our innate and essential desire to be loved.
Calls for urgent policy reforms to address widening marriage gap between rich and poor
A new report released by the Marriage Foundation has called for urgent policy changes by the government to address what it describes as a "calamitous" marriage gap of 51 per cent between wealthy and low-income couples.
Bear Grylls talks about faith in spite of doubts at Flame 2025
Grylls described faith as an adventure and a journey.
Gluttony and the Holy Spirit’s fruit of self-control
This excessive indulgence goes against the Christian spirit of self-control and can lead to adverse spiritual and physical consequences.
How to break free from perfectionism
At our core, we are flawed beings.
The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent
With Lent underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of forgiving others.
Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign
Admired women in the Church are heading up Tearfund's new campaign for International Women's Day.
Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.
The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.
Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover
A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing scheme.
WWII Biopic Bonhoeffer released in the UK and Ireland
Bonhoeffer, the historical thriller is gearing up for its highly anticipated release across the UK and Ireland this Friday, March 7.
Ukraine peace 'decisive' for Europe, say bishops
Catholic bishops in Europe have issued a strong statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as the Russian-Ukraine war enters a new phase of “geopolitical complexity and uncertainty".
Christian groups call for National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide
Religious organisations across the UK are uniting for a National Day of Prayer Against Assisted Suicide on Tuesday 25 March.
A new church receives over 90 donated Bibles after online appeal
In an incredible show of generosity, The Haven, a new church set to launch in Darlington next month, has received 92 donated Bibles after an online appeal.