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Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing
Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing

The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol in Scotland has saved lives, according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal.

Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings
Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings

Christians are being asked to pray for the Metropolitan Police after a damning report concluded that Britain's biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.

Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary
Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary

The home secretary was asked for clarity on the policing of 'thought crime' by Andrew Lewer MP after the arrests of pro-life volunteers outside abortion clinics.

Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told
Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told

"Directing the Church of England on doctrine is not the job of Parliament," Andrew Selous MP told the Commons in response to an attempt by Ben Bradshaw MP to force through change.

Christian theology lecturer sacked by Bible college over tweet on human sexuality
Christian theology lecturer sacked by Bible college over tweet on human sexuality

A Christian theology lecturer is considering legal action following his dismissal by a Methodist Bible college after tweeting an evangelical perspective of human sexuality.

MP's motion to force same-sex weddings on CofE 'must be decisively rejected'
MP's motion to force same-sex weddings on CofE 'must be decisively rejected'

The Christian Institute called Ben Bradshaw's motion a "brazen attack on religious liberty".

Panellist in Christian school worker's appeal asked to recuse himself over 'bias' concerns
Panellist in Christian school worker's appeal asked to recuse himself over 'bias' concerns

Lawyers for a Christian school worker have asked a member of the panel at her appeal hearing to recuse himself because of concerns about "bias".

Employment tribunal hears appeal of Christian teaching assisted sacked over Facebook posts
Employment tribunal hears appeal of Christian teaching assisted sacked over Facebook posts

An employment tribunal will this week hear the appeal of a Christian teaching assisted sacked after sharing two Facebook posts that raised concerns about the teaching of transgenderism and sex education in her son's Church of England primary school.

Chaplain who says he was 'ousted' by NHS trust pursues legal action

A trial is set to take place in July at Croydon Employment Tribunal to hear Rev Pullicino's claim of harassment, religious discrimination, and victimisation against the trust.

Faith leaders call for 'bolder' government action on cost of living crisis
Faith leaders call for 'bolder' government action on cost of living crisis

Politicians must take "bolder action" to address the structural causes of the cost of living crisis, a group of faith leaders has said.

Girlguiding should retain references to God in campfire songs, says Christian group
Girlguiding should retain references to God in campfire songs, says Christian group

Girlguiding is being urged to remember its Christian roots after suggesting that references to God be removed from traditional campfire songs.

Kate Forbes is Scottish public's favourite to be next first minister
Kate Forbes is Scottish public's favourite to be next first minister

Kate Forbes is in the lead among members of the general public to become Scotland's next first minister despite an earlier backlash over her conservative Christian beliefs.

Street preacher 'delighted and relieved' after 'misgendering' conviction overturned
Street preacher 'delighted and relieved' after 'misgendering' conviction overturned

A street preacher has spoken of his relief after successfully appealing his conviction over alleged 'misgendering'.

Rishi Sunak's urgent review into RSE welcomed
Rishi Sunak's urgent review into RSE welcomed

Rishi Sunak has ordered an urgent review into sex education in schools following reports of "age inappropriate" materials being used in some lessons.

Several dead after Jehovah's Witness shooting in Germany
Several dead after Jehovah's Witness shooting in Germany

Several people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in the Germany city of Hamburg.

Christian street preacher prosecuted for 'misgendering' to appeal conviction
Christian street preacher prosecuted for 'misgendering' to appeal conviction

The first street preacher in the UK to be prosecuted and reported to the government's counter-terrorism scheme for alleged 'misgendering' is returning to court on Thursday and Friday to appeal his conviction.