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School governors urged to check relationships and sex education policies
School governors urged to check relationships and sex education policies

The warning comes from a Christian mother who was recently reinstated as a parent governor at her children's school following successful legal action.

Schools can refuse to use children's chosen gender, says equalities body
Schools can refuse to use children's chosen gender, says equalities body

The equalities watchdog has changed its guidance on how schools deal with children who want to change their gender.

Teenager who fought doctors to continue treatment can be named, court rules
Teenager who fought doctors to continue treatment can be named, court rules

A teenager who tragically died while fighting against the decision of her doctors to end life-preserving treatment can be named after a court lifted reporting restrictions on Friday.

Police apologise to pro-life volunteer in silent prayer case
Police apologise to pro-life volunteer in silent prayer case

Police have confirmed that no charges will be brought against a pro-life volunteer who was arrested for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone'.

Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations
Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report in Vice contained claims of sexual misconduct involving seven women.

Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed
Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed

Christian charities have welcomed the passing of the Online Safety Bill which contains measures to protect children from internet pornography.

Christian family seek to overturn 'de-humanising' reporting restrictions after daughter's death
Christian family seek to overturn 'de-humanising' reporting restrictions after daughter's death

The devout Christian family of a teenager who tragically died while fighting for life-preserving treatment to be continued are to challenge strict reporting restrictions which mean her identity still cannot be revealed.

Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments
Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments

Canon Angela Tilby has faced strong criticism for comments she made on the allegations facing Brand and the media attention they have received.

Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'
Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'

Christians campaigning for greater transparency around decisions made in the care of critically ill children have expressed disappointment at the outcome of a review led by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Commission to investigate discrimination against Christians
Commission to investigate discrimination against Christians

The Commission of Inquiry is being launched by Voice for Justice UK after a survey of 1,500 Christians by the charity found that experiences of hostility and ridicule are widespread.

New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments
New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments

New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".

'Cowardly' politicians must stand-up for marriage, says new report
'Cowardly' politicians must stand-up for marriage, says new report

Family Unfriendly Britain, by the Marriage Foundation, blames the decline in marriage in the UK on "cowardly senior politicians" and "anti-family" welfare policies that penalise poor couples who marry.

Scotland's 'conversion therapy' ban delayed
Scotland's 'conversion therapy' ban delayed

The introduction of a ban on so-called 'conversion therapy' in Scotland has been delayed over fears it could criminalise parents who do not affirm their child's gender identity.

Conversion therapy ban not a high priority for most voters
Conversion therapy ban not a high priority for most voters

The poll asked 2,091 UK voters to rank their top five policy priorities for the next 12 months from a list of 23 possible options.

Former prime minister backs school ban on children changing gender identity
Former prime minister backs school ban on children changing gender identity

Liz Truss has said that schools should not allow children to change their gender identity.

Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya
Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya

Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and destruction in Libya where thousands have died in heavy flooding.