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Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging
Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging

A descendent of Abram Lyle, the devout Christian creator of the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin design, has criticised a rebrand of the product's packaging that removes references to the Bible.

Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references
Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references

The famous green and golden tins have traditionally referenced a scene from the story of Samson and the lion in the Old Testament.

Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding

"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.

Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity

An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.

Tributes paid to Bishop of Buckingham after unexpected death
Tributes paid to Bishop of Buckingham after unexpected death

Tributes have been paid to the Bishop of Buckingham, Alan Wilson, who died unexpectedly over the weekend.

Claims of 'Christian crackdown' are 'unfair', say police
Claims of 'Christian crackdown' are 'unfair', say police

The Metropolitan Police has responded to accusations of a "Christian crackdown" by the Daily Mail after a confrontation between officers and a street preacher in London.

We are being harassed, says street preacher threatened with arrest
We are being harassed, says street preacher threatened with arrest

Pastor Dwayne Lopez, who was confronted by five police officers in London, said that Public Spaces Protection Orders are being used "to persecute us".

Christian preacher threatened with arrest in London
Christian preacher threatened with arrest in London

The street preacher was confronted by five police officers.

Thousands sign petition against Canterbury Cathedral's silent disco
Thousands sign petition against Canterbury Cathedral's silent disco

Over 2,000 people have signed a petition protesting a recent silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral.

Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure
Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure

The Inter Faith Network (IFN) has rejected criticism in The Telegraph about its alleged silence on Hamas' October 7 terror attack on Israel and links to the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).

Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University
Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University

The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) has condemned antisemitic attacks on Leeds University campus that have forced a Jewish chaplain and his family into hiding.

Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop
Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has said that the Church of England "must not turn a blind eye to the impact of mass migration on Britain".

Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report
Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report

Ex-servicemen have written to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps to express concerns about an alleged Army policy stating that Remembrance Day should be "agnostic of religious elements".

A 'small number' of asylum seeker conversions might not be real, says bishop
A 'small number' of asylum seeker conversions might not be real, says bishop

The Bishop of Chelmsford has said that it is "very difficult" to know if a conversion to Christianity is real, regardless of whether the person is from the UK or not.

General Medical Council won't take any action against pro-life doctor
General Medical Council won't take any action against pro-life doctor

The General Medical Council (GMC) has ended a three-year investigation into a retired neurologist and Catholic priest with a decision to take no further action.

Conversion therapy ban should not lead to 'chill factor', says Church of England
Conversion therapy ban should not lead to 'chill factor', says Church of England

The document was commissioned as part of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process.