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EU establishes new sanctions regime for human rights abusers
The European Union has launched a new Global Sanctions Regime to penalise human rights abusers.
Don't wait to get debt help, says CAP
People whose finances have been hard hit by the pandemic are being urged to get help sooner rather than later.
Janet Daby resigns as shadow faith minister over same-sex marriage comments
Janet Daby has relinquished her role as Labour's faith minister after saying that registrars should be allowed to refrain from conducting same-sex wedding ceremonies on religious grounds.
Pro-life groups in call to MPs to reject DIY abortion
Pro-life groups are calling on MPs not to support moves to make DIY abortions permanent.
The humble bar of soap's vital role in the fight against Covid-19
A bar of soap may not seem like much to most people in the UK, but some 40 per cent of the world's population - 3 billion people - do not have access to soap and water in their homes, making regular hand washing difficult, says Christian Aid.
Charitable trust accused of religious discrimination by former CEO and church
A multi-million pound charitable trust is being sued by its former CEO after he claimed he was unfairly dismissed because of his Christian beliefs.
Christian woman murdered for refusing to convert to Islam
A Pakistani Christian woman has reportedly been murdered after refusing to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man.
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong leaning on Romans 5:3-4
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who has been imprisoned over his pro-democracy stand, has been drawing strength from Romans 5:3-4.
Church leaders look to PM for bold commitment on carbon emissions
Church leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging him to commit to a 75 per cent reduction in UK carbon emissions by 2030.
People should take the Covid-19 vaccine, says Catholic Church
Taking a Covid-19 vaccine is the "most effective way" for Catholics to do their "duty" of protecting others in the pandemic, the Catholic Church has said.
New handbook to help women's refuges support Christian domestic abuse survivors
A new handbook has been created to help women's refuges understand the faith needs of Christian domestic abuse survivors.
Government raises 'strong concerns' about North Korea after report into horrific persecution
The Government has voiced "strong concerns" about religious persecution in North Korea after the release of a report documenting the horrific abuse of Christians and other people of faith in the hermit communist country.
NHS updates guidelines on puberty blockers after landmark court ruling
The NHS has updated its guidelines on puberty blockers for children so that they can now only be prescribed following a court order.
UK is facing 'catastrophic' poverty crisis - bishop
The Bishop of Burnley, Philip North, has called for altruism in the months ahead to help the poorest people get through the financial storm triggered by Covid-19.
Archbishop condemns Nigeria violence after 110 killed in attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned an attack in Nigeria that left at least 110 people dead.
High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s will 'protect vulnerable children'
Under-16s must be able to understand "the immediate and long-term consequences" of puberty blockers before they are allowed to receive them, the High Court has ruled.