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Government to extend conversion therapy consultation
The government has announced it will be extending the consultation on its proposed conversion therapy ban by eight weeks.
We're prepared to go to prison, say Christians opposed to conversion therapy ban
Over 500 church leaders from across the UK have written to the government to say they are prepared to face criminal charges if a conversion therapy ban is introduced.
Church groups settle discrimination case against Scotland's largest grant-making trust
Scotland's largest grant-making trust has admitted unlawful discrimination against two church groups after cancelling their bookings.
Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".
One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas
The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.
Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship
A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.
Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll
Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.
Rich countries urged to share vaccine amid Omicron concerns
As the international community grapples with the Omicron variant, the Bishop of Durham is calling on the UK government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.
Iranian Supreme Court's ruling on Christians gives hope for religious freedom
The Supreme Court of Iran has ruled that belonging to a house church does not make Christians "enemies of the state".
Church of England releases first ever Christmas single
The Church of England is hoping its first ever Christmas single will reach more people with the story of the birth of Jesus.
Get the booster jab, says Church of England as Omicron spreads
With increased concern over the spread of the new Omicron variant, the Church of England is advising people to take the booster jab as soon as they can.
Christian electrician launches legal action against NHS Trust
A Christian electrician is taking legal action against an NHS Trust after he was dismissed following a complaint from a colleague claiming he had made "offensive" comments about multiculturalism, Islam and marriage.
Calls to end DIY abortions after NHS data reveals risks to women
Data from Freedom of Information Requests show that over 10,000 women have needed medical treatment since the introduction of the pills-by-post service at the start of the pandemic.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds
Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'
A new report from Aid to the Church in Need has revealed the shocking extent to which atrocities are being committed against Christian women and girls.
Banning conversion therapy will cause more harm, say experts
People of all ages should have the right to seek out help for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and achieve their own life goals, an international symposium has heard.