Daniel Blake
Schools in England to Ban Muslim Veils
Schools across England have been given the go-ahead to ban pupils from wearing full-face veils, following new uniform guidelines soon to be released.
Chancellor Faces Last Chance to Fight Child Poverty in 'Final' Budget
This Wednesday's Budget will be, almost certainly, Gordon Brown's last chance, as Chancellor, to do anything about child poverty and the "couples' penalty.
London Councillor Calls for Urgent Action After Recent Killings
Following Saturday night's fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Regis in Plaistow, Newham, east London, Cllr Alan Craig, leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance group on Newham Council, called for urgent action by the thriving London churches.
Bishops Challenged on House of Lords
The relevance of Church of England bishops as the "custodians of moral and ethical values" in debates in the House of Lords is to be put to the test this Wednesday.
Tory Leader to Give Conservative Christians Wilberforce Address
The Conservative Christian Fellowship (CCF) will hold its annual Wilberforce Address as a special commemoration for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade on Tuesday, March 20.
Indian Delegation Visits Europe to Highlight Slavery Amid Abolition Celebrations
A delegation of Indian activists on behalf of the Dalit (formerly 'untouchable') community will visit London, Brussels, Edinburgh and Oslo during the UK commemorations of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.
Christians Called to Join Prayer Vigil Against Gay Rights Law
Christians across the south east of England have been urged to attend a prayer vigil against the Sexual Orientation Regulations outside the House of Lords next Wednesday evening, 21 March 2007.
Concern for Missing Christians in Sri Lanka
There is growing international concern for a Sri Lankan pastor, his two sons and another man who have been reported missing in Negombo, north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka since 2 March 2007.
Christian Theological School Attacked by Muslim Militants in Indonesia
A Christian theological school has been attacked by a group of Muslim militants in east Jakarta. The school was attacked by over 200 militants who besieged the school for three hours, shouting threats and demanding the closure of the school.
Church Army's Research Publication Advises 'Keep Church Simple'
Western society is becoming increasingly stressful and busy, and although people own more than in previous generations, there is never enough time - this is the view taken in the latest edition of the 'Encounters on the Edge' series of booklets from Church Army.
Outrage at Gay Book Scheme for Four to 11-Year-Olds
Books that introduce homosexuality to children aged as young as four are to be launched in a selection of UK schools, under a pilot scheme that has sparked outrage from a number of religious groups.
Christian Magistrate to Appeal Over Gay Adoption Ruling
A Christian magistrate is to appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (a division of the High Court) after a Sheffield Tribunal failed to consider expert scientific evidence on the "experimental nature" of gay adoptions.
Evangelicals: New Gambling Rules Reveal Government Double Standards
The Evangelical Alliance, representing more than a million evangelicals in the UK, has spoken out against the consistency of the government's stance in key issues currently being debated in the UK.
Church Vicar Murdered; Local Man Arrested
A community has been left shocked following reports emerging of the murder of a vicar outside his church in South Wales. Police have already arrested a man in connection with the murder which took place outside St Fagan's Church in Trecyon, near Aberdare, South Wales.
Christians Unite to 'Blow the Whistle' on Global Poverty
Micah Challenge, a coalition of Christian organisations, is set to launch its 'Blow the Whistle' campaign, to challenge the UK Government to fulfil its promises to poor nations.
Britain to Set Legally Binding Carbon Targets in Climate Battle
Britain is set to become the first country in the world to implement legally binding carbon emissions targets, following proposals launched by Environment Secretary David Milband, 13th March.