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Legal appeal launched against Labour's destructive VAT raid on schools
Labour have been accused of an "ideological" attack on freedom of choice.

NHS Trust drops case against Christian nurse who spoke out in trans row
Jennifer Melle said she was “deeply relieved and grateful” for the outcome but that the lessons of her case “must be learned”.

Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
"Heavily armed bandits" are reported to have raided at least two churches in Nigeria on Sunday and kidnapped 163 worshippers, officials report.

What is the Christian view on immigration?
Individuals and governments may not have the same responsibilities.

Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding
The Bishop of Chelmsford disagrees with some of the Charity Commission's findings.

Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers
The bishops wish to provide pastoral support to believers in the Holy Land.

Petition calls for end to disciplinary action against Jennifer Melle
There are concerns Melle could lose her job.

Chin human rights group takes Myanmar junta to court over killings, rapes
The Chin have been badly treated throughout much of Myanmar's post-independence history.

Report reveals religious and political shifts in UK
Faith identity and ideology "are assuming a more significant role in shaping political allegiance, civic participation, and the wider culture", a new report has found.

'Quiet revival' continues as Winchester sees Christmas surge
In some cases the numbers coming were double what was expected.

India: one couple’s mission to transform a slum community
Pastor John and his wife have spent the last decade working to break the cycle of spiritual and emotional poverty in a Vijayawada slum.

Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-sex changing room celebrate court win
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the nurses, said, "Allowing a man into a female-only space because he claims to be a woman violates human dignity, common sense, the law of the land and biblical truth."

Church of South India stages protest against anti-Christian descrimination
India has dropped a spot on the list of worldwide persecutors, but the situation remains much the same.

Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process
The Church of England's House of Bishops has announced it is bringing the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process to a close.

Most churchgoers oppose CoE plans to pay reparations
A poll shows stronger support for funds being used to support local parishes instead.

Nicaraguan pastor held arbitrarily for nearly six months is released
One of several others arrested alongside Pastor Judy Palacios Vargas tragically died in custody.