Brian Hutt

Churches and poverty charity call on Government to make tax fairer

The Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches and charity Church Action on Poverty are urging the Chancellor to make overhauling the taxation system a priority in Tuesday’s emergency Budget.

Football official stops Wayne Rooney from sharing too much about his faith

Wayne Rooney was reportedly interrupted by a World Cup official whilst discussing aspects of his Catholic faith.

Joyce Meyer delivers two millionth prison gift bag to Zimbabwe inmate

Joyce Meyer and Darlene Zshech visit inmates at Harare Central Prison, Zimbabwe

Pope ends Year for Priests with fresh apology for abuse scandal

Pope Benedict XVI drew the Catholic Church’s Year for Priests to an official close yesterday with another apology for the abuse of children by Catholic priests.

Commemorative service marks 70th anniversary of Dunkirk evacuation

A special commemorative service is being held today at Dover Castle to mark 70 years since the last day of the Dunkirk evacuation.

Gospel for Asia mourns murder of Indian missionary

A GFA-supported missionary has been shot and killed in Assam, India.

Foodbank in Welsh employment blackspot feeds 1000th client

A church-run foodbank in an area of Wales that was hard hit by the downturn in manufacturing is celebrating supporting its 1000th client.

Micah Challenge sees answer to Thailand’s woes in greater equality

Deadly anti-government protests in Thailand are evidence that economic growth cannot go without a fair distribution of wealth, believes the leader of a global Christian movement to end poverty.

Secularists says council meeting prayers are ‘illegal’

The National Secular Society has written to Bideford Council to say that its prayers at council meetings are “illegal”.

Church of England tells BBC not to cut religious broadcasting

The Church of England has urged the BBC not to reduce its religious content as it considers what its broadcasting priorities should be.

Methodists hope Greenbelt partnership will strengthen ecumenical relations

The Methodist Church and Greenbelt festival have come together in a new three-year partnership that will see the Church increase its profile within the ecumenical community.

Christians urge Government not to abolish Ofcom

Christian Broadcasting Council calls for safeguards to freedom of speech

Church launches major study on new models of church

The Church of Scotland has launched a major study into new ways of “being church”.

Release calls for greater protection of Christians in Jos

Release International has warned that the situation in Jos, Nigeria, could "spiral out of control" unless the authorities step up security to protect Christians from violent attacks by Islamic extremists.

Christians called to join party they vote for

Christian representatives of the three main parties have proved it is possible to work together in spite of political differences by calling unanimously on Christians to join the party they vote for on May 6.

Government right to apologise for Pope memo, says Evangelical leader

The head of the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has welcomed the apology sent by the Foreign Office to the Vatican after a memo suggesting that Pope Benedict XVI open an abortion clinic during his visit to Britain was leaked to the media.