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Professionals failing to spot UKâs âhiddenâ exploited children, says charity

Children and young people trafficked into the UK are struggling to get help from authorities responsible for their welfare, warns The Childrenâs Society.

UNICEF invites Christians to fill âJars of Graceâ this Christmas

UNICEF is appealing to Christians and other people of faith to fill up âJars of Graceâ for underprivileged children worldwide.

Kirk Franklin in London for one night only

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin is hitting the capital this month for a one-off concert.

Church launches seven year climate change strategy

The Church of England has launched a seven-year strategy aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Youth for Christ seeks to reach every young offender

Youth for Christ has overhauled its young offenders ministry in a bid to fulfil its vision of bringing a message of hope to every young offender in the UK.

Duncan Smith calls for reform of âchaoticâ criminal justice system

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith is calling for the urgent reform of Britainâs âchaoticâ criminal justice system.

Thousand Foot Krutch forges ahead with new booking agent and album

Last month, Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album Welcome To The Masquerade to resounding media and fan acclaim debuting at No 35 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as on the iTunes overall and rock album charts.

Churches celebrate 10th anniversary of 'justification' agreement

Methodists, Lutherans and Roman Catholics worldwide on Saturday observed the tenth anniversary of the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement considered one of the most significant since the Reformation.

New bishop invites Shrewsbury locals to âpull up a pewâ

A town crier will be inviting locals to âpull up a pewâ with the new Bishop of Shrewsbury on Monday.

Christian Aid unveils list of most secretive tax havens

The UK is among the worldâs 10 most secretive tax havens in a new list published by Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network.

Tearfund lambasts EU leaders after climate finance talks

EU failure of ambition on climate finance reveals a demoralising lack of leadership, says Tearfund.

Archbishop welcomes work of microfinance charity

The Archbishop of Canterbury and a priest from Southern Sudan yesterday promoted the benefits of microfinance for the poor through the work of the charity, Five Talents.

Catholics, Lutherans and Methodists mark 10th anniversary of Justification Declaration

Several commemorative events have been held in Augsburg, Germany, to celebrate the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement ten years ago between representatives of the Methodist Church, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Roman Catholic Church.