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Street preacher to receive £3,250 payout from police over wrongful arrest
A Christian street preacher arrested "for preaching on gay rights and abortion" has won his legal challenge against West Yorkshire Police.

English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants
Bishops on both sides of the English Channel have appealed to their countries for more "constructive" policies on migrants and refugees than "closing frontiers".

Scotland's assisted suicide plans are 'dangerous', says disabled MSP
A Labour MSP has warned of the risks to disabled people if assisted suicide is legalised.

Persecuted Christians feel the effects of Iran's change to the law
Iran recently changed the law to criminalise "deviant education or propaganda", and it is already being used to persecute Christians.

Scottish assisted suicide Bill is threat to vulnerable and disabled people
Campaigners have warned of "huge risks to the most vulnerable" if Scotland legalises assisted suicide.

Scripture Union apologises for 'errors' in John Smyth report
Scripture Union has admitted to "errors" in its recent executive summary of an independent review into the charity's links with abuse by John Smyth.

Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban
The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.

Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims
A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.

US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.

Liam Fox hopes Bill will 'de-stigmatise' Down's syndrome
Liam Fox MP is preparing to introduce a Bill to Parliament that will "re-educate" society about Down's syndrome.

Calls for investigation into safety of DIY abortions
A coalition of pro-life groups is calling on the government to carry out an impartial investigation into the safety of home abortions.

1 in 10 boys are watching porn every day
A new survey commissioned by the Daily Mail has painted an alarming picture of the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young boys and men in Britain today.

Conversion therapy ban must not outlaw 'gentle non-coercive prayer' - Christian group
A Christian group has expressed alarm over calls to include "gentle non-coercive prayer" in the government's proposed conversion therapy ban.

Government defends church singing ban
The Bishop of London has said she will continue to press the Government on lifting the ban on congregational singing in churches, while the Bishop of Leeds has challenged "inconsistencies" in the restrictions.

Boris Johnson quotes Psalm 14 in response to question about faith
The Prime Minister hinted at his belief in God over the weekend but refused to be drawn on whether he was a practising Catholic.

London City Mission gives thanks after missing missionary safely found
London City Mission worker Tyson Bradley has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend.