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Benefits system amounts to 'state-sponsored fatherlessness'
Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.
Catholic teacher says she was dismissed after sharing abortion views with students
A teacher in Scotland has said she was summarily dismissed after telling students that she was personally against abortion.
Over half of Brits believe diversity is undermining national identity
Some 42 per cent of Brits believe Muslims are incapable of integration and a third support remigration.
Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International UK has expressed "regret" over the publication of a report that labelled dozens of Christian, pro-life and gender critical organisations as "anti-rights".
Counter-terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of former Cabinet minister Ann Widdecombe.
Church of England Synod rejects motion affirming same-sex relationships
The motion was passed by clergy and laity but rejected by bishops.
Church of England passes motion on Palestinian Christians despite warnings from Chief Rabbi
Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, warned that the document "amounts to political activism dressed up as theology and risks undermining decades of Christian-Jewish relations".
Church of England adds annual commemoration for 21 Christian men martyred by Islamic State
It marks the first change to the Church of England's liturgical calendar in 16 years.
Church must resist 'us vs them' politics, warns Bishop of Leicester
The Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, told Synod that divisions are putting British democracy at risk as he urged the Church to play its part in reconciliation.
Fresh arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The politician and devout Catholic was found dead in her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation.
England's World Cup success raises money for international development
Scotland's lone goal at the world cup may have raised £120 for deprived communities.
Young army recruits increasingly turning to God, chaplains suggest
The "Quiet Revival" report may have been discredited, but anecdotal evidence continues to pile up.
Murder investigation launched into Ann Widdecombe's death
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of the former Conservative Cabinet minister after she was found dead at her Devon home with signs of serious injuries.
Disappointment as Jersey becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Opponents have warned it sets a ‘dangerous’ precedent.
Ann Widdecombe, devout Christian and right-wing stalwart, dies aged 78
The longtime Conservative MP and later TV personality was known for her outspoken faith and defence of free speech.