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Human embryo research plans are 'an attack on the sanctity of human life'
The Christian Institute has hit out at proposals by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to make it easier to carry out research on human embryos.
Over 50,000 signed petition against teen trans book shortlisted for Waterstones prize
More than 50,000 people signed a petition calling for the removal of a trans book aimed at teenagers from the shortlist for Waterstones' annual Children's Book Prize.
Welcome Churches 'deeply concerned' about eviction of Afghan refugees from hotels
Welcome Churches says it is "deeply concerned" about reports that the government is to give Afghan refugees deadlines to vacate the hotels they have been staying in for the last year and a half.
Christian MSP Kate Forbes quits government after being demoted by Humza Yousaf
Christian MSP Kate Forbes is to leave the Scottish government after narrowly losing out on becoming Scotland's next first minister to Humza Yousaf.
Artist to 'drench' St Paul's in blood in protest against Prince Harry's Taliban kill claim
A Russian artist is planning to "drench" St Paul's Cathedral in a projection of blood donated by Afghan refugees.
Pro-life group's abortion up to birth fears after election of new SNP leader Humza Yousaf
Pro-lifers are calling on new SNP leader Humza Yousaf to abandon his support for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland.
Evangelical Alliance expects more Anglican churches to join over CofE gay blessings
The head of the Evangelical Alliance, Gavin Calver, believes the organisation may see a growth in membership as the Church of England moves ahead with divisive plans to bless same-sex couples.
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 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
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
"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
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'
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
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
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.