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£2m funding boost for historic churches and meeting houses in England
Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2m government grant to fund urgent repairs.
Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
David Amess suspect charged with murder
A 25-year-old man arrested after the attack on Sir David Amess last Friday has been charged with murder by police.
Peers to debate assisted suicide Bill amid strong opposition from doctors, faith leaders and disabled people
Opponents include faith leaders and a number of Christian groups who warn that the vulnerable would be put at risk.
Bill to stop abortion up to birth for disabilities passes committee stage
A Bill to abolish discriminatory abortion rules for disabled babies in Northern Ireland took a step closer to becoming law today.
Pro-life group describes 'distressing' abuse at Oxford University Freshers' Fair
Oxford Students for Life said activists tried to bin pro-life material from their stall at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair. The university has sided with the pro-life group.
Legalising assisted suicide would 'undermine the sanctity of life', says Gordon Brown
The former Prime Minister has spoken out ahead of a debate in the House of Lords.
1,700 doctors and nurses rally against assisted suicide
The doctors and nurses have told Sajid Javid in a letter that they will refuse to take part in assisted suicides if the practice is legalised.
Faith leaders in joint stand against legalisation of assisted suicide
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have warned of the risk to vulnerable people if assisted suicide is legalised.
Street preachers to appeal judgment on arrests
Four Christian street preachers are to appeal a court ruling that said their arrests in Bristol City Centre in 2016 were lawful.
Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England
Former Church of England bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has defended his decision to join the Catholic Church.
Public are concerned about link between online porn and sexual violence against women and girls - study
A majority of UK adults fear that online porn is driving sexual violence against women and girls, a poll has found.
Archbishop of York joins peers in remembering 'deeply religious' Sir David Amess
Sir David Amess has been remembered by peers in the House of Lords as a devoted MP whose Christian faith underpinned everything he did.
David Amess suspect was a 'polite and friendly' schoolboy, says former teacher at Christian primary
The suspect in the killing of Sir David Amess MP has been described as a "good boy" who gave no indication that he was "on course for anything other than a positive outcome", according to a former teacher at his Christian primary school in south London.
Kidnapped Christian teenager Leah Sharibu is still alive, says pastor
A pastor supporting the family of a Christian teenager kidnapped and held captive by militants in Nigeria has received reports that she is still alive.
Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the "kindness, humour, grace and simply sheer goodness" of Sir David Amess at a memorial service joined by his parliamentary colleagues.