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MPs slam NHS consultant pay deal
The Department of Health was in such a hurry to push through new consultants' contracts that it raised their pay without securing any extra work from them, a parliamentary committee said on Thursday.
Heathrow Airport expansion plans to be unveiled
Heathrow Airport could get a third runway and a sixth terminal to help it cope with a surge in air travel, the government said on Thursday, despite fierce opposition from environmental campaigners.
Nearly quarter of Londoners believe they live in violent neighbourhood
One In Five Londoners consulted perceive a high level of violent crime in their own neighbourhoods, a report by Premier Christian Radio for the Metropolitan Black Police Association has confirmed.
Mission Aviation Fellowship flying aid to Bangladesh's remote cyclone survivors
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is playing a vital role in relief efforts in Bangladesh after the devastating cyclone that hit there last week.
USPG launches resource for advent to remember world church
USPG: Anglicans in World Mission has released a special worship resource, inviting churches to remember the world church this advent.
Pilgrim Homes conference - caring for God's older children
A first-of its-kind conference has been held to address issues affecting older people and the impact of an ageing population from a Christian perspective.
New website to support successful church maintenance
A new website has been set up Scottish churches to help those in church maintenance.
First ever Green Church Awards
The first ever Green Church of the Year award was handed to Holy Trinity, Cleeve in Somerset earlier this week.
Global warming will push Asia into reverse, warns new report
The largest study yet from a coalition of leading UK poverty and environment groups warns that immediate action is needed before Asia goes 'Up in Smoke'.
Church of Scotland elderly home celebrates golden anniversary
Well Hall in Hamilton, a striking mock Tudor building, celebrated 50 years as a care home for older people on Tuesday.
Extremists in India pressure Christians to adopt Hindu culture
The US-based human rights group, International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Hindu extremists instigated a group of young men to attack a Christian family for not celebrating a Hindu festival in Chhattisgarh state recently.
Conservative Anglicans shun Canada for South America
Conservatives have started pulling out of the Anglican Church of Canada and putting themselves under the authority of the main Anglican branch in South America.
Romney is tough sell for many US Christians
Romney will need the support of Protestant Republicans if he is to take on former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Spanish Church calls for pardon of Civil War sins
The head of the Catholic Church in Spain has said it should recognise past sins, in a speech interpreted by media commentators as a plea for forgiveness for Church support for the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco.
Brown orders review after data loss
Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologised on Wednesday for the loss of millions of Britons' personal details and ordered a review into the huge security lapse.
Call to lighten the darkness in Zimbabwe on World Aids Day
ACET, the Christian HIV and Aids charity, is calling on the church to remember Zimbabwe's children on World Aids Day on 1 December.