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Church of England more than doubles conservation grants

The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

UK Supreme Court to hear Christian schools’ challenge to VAT on private school fees

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for a group of independent Christian schools, parents and pupils to appeal against the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.

Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim

North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.

Christians call for action against global hunger crisis

The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.

Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola

When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.

Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings

Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.

Kemi Badenoch says Christianity a 'force for good', even though she remains agnostic

The Tory leader said that Christianity is a “force for good” that she will “fight for”.

Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks

Conversations were reportedly “honest and reflective” and examined areas of agreement and potential avenues of collaboration, while also noting potentially sensitive areas.

Christian woman set for abortion zone retrial

A Christian woman accused of breaching an abortion buffer zone in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after an “unprecedented judge recusal”.

Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak

Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak.