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Give us shopkeepers, not self-service checkouts!
British shoppers would rather have a real human being to talk to at the check-out, than the robotic, pre-recorded "unexpected item in bagging area" at the self-service check-out.
Utah ban on polygamy overturned
The US District Court of Utah has overturned the state's prohibition on bigamy, effectively legalising polygamy in the process.
London is the most reviewed city in the world
Leading travel website TripAdvisor has announced that London tops its list of most reviewed cities in the world.
West must open its eyes to reality facing Middle East Christians
Chaldean Catholic Head says Christians are 'integral part of national Arab tissue'
Christians are being 'deliberately targeted' in the Middle East, says Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has said he is "deeply troubled" by stories of persecution in the Middle East.
The USA's religious landscape
The USA is religious but not in the way we often imagine
Early sexual activity and depression
Studies point to a link between frequent casual sex among teenagers and young adults, and risk of depression
Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop sketch is most-complained about TV moment in 2013
Rowan Atkinson's sketch depicting a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury was the single most complained about TV moment in 2013, according to Ofcom figures.
Should the UK 'hang its head in shame' over Syrian refugee crisis?
What is the UK doing to support Syrian refugee crisis and could it be doing more?
Pope Francis and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meet
Pope Francis and OIC in landmark first meeting
'Baby Bank' for struggling new mothers
A church-based project in Sheffield is providing crucial support for pregnant and new mums who cannot afford basic supplies to care for their children.
21st century Jesus would be born in Travelodge or a garden shed
Where would Jesus be born if this year were the first Christmas? This was one of several questions in a new poll conducted by the Bible Society to get people thinking about the Christmas story.
Bishop of Salisbury: 'Pray for South Sudan'
The Bishop of Salisbury has encouraged believers to increase their prayers for the people of South Sudan following reports of further politically-incited violence and news that the government has resisted an attempted coup.
Religious minorities still at risk in Iran
The new Charter of Citizens' Rights produced by the Iranian government does not provide adequate protection for those belonging to minority faith groups, a human rights group has warned
Christmas is about change, not escaping reality - Sentamu
The Archbishop of York says Christmas is about being ready to listen and change
Giant Christmas starts with Christ poster unveiled in Manchester
The Bishop of Manchester will today launch a church-backed advertising campaign promoting the message that Christmas starts with Christ.