Mark Caplin

Faith groups raise lobbying Bill concerns with PM
Faith groups have warned that their ability to express their beliefs freely in the political arena may be compromised by the lobbying Bill.

Challenge to Australia to take action on tax evasion
Tearfund is looking to Australia to take action on tax evasion as the next country to chair the G20.

Chartist hymns recorded for first time
A rebel hymn book from the 1800s has been turned into a CD by veteran protest singer Garth Hewitt.

Heathrow Airport worker challenges 'anti-Islam' dismissal
A Christian woman who was dismissed from her work at a Heathrow Airport beauty counter over claims she was "anti-Islam" is taking her case to an employment appeal tribunal today.

Chuck Smith dies at 86: Passes away after cancer struggle
Chuck Smith, the evangelical pastor who preached the Gospel to a generation of hippies, died on Thursday after battling lung cancer. Â

People using payday loans to put food on the table
People who use payday loans are "hungry and worried about keeping warm", not making improvements to their home, says Christians Against Poverty

Think-tank calls for more constructive debate around faith schools
Theos says there is no evidence that faith schools are socially divisive

World should be 'deeply concerned' about effects of global warming
The Church of England has said that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report should motivate the world to change its behaviour.

Archbishop welcomes marriage tax breaks plan
The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement today that some married couples and civil partners will receive a transferable tax allowance from 2015.

Religious freedom is 'fundamental human right', says Baroness Warsi
Baroness Warsi convened a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday to discuss international efforts to fight violence in the name of religion. Â

Church of England to have stake in new bank
The Church of England has taken a stake in a new "challenger" bank being created from 314 branches of the Royal Bank of Scotland.Â

IPCC report should stir action on climate change
Christian Aid has warned that the impact of climate change will only worsen unless urgent action is taken on a global level.

Former Kirk Moderator applauds TV exposé of conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers
A Scottish church leader has thanked BBC's Panorama programme for exposing the inhumane working conditions experienced by garment workers in Bangladesh.

Historic pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral
The pilgrimage takes place as the visit of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the city comes to an end

Prayers for victims of Kenya and Pakistan attack
The Church of Scotland has said it is praying for victims of the Pakistan and Kenya attacks.

Historical society unhappy with Leicester Cathedral's Richard III tomb plans
A historical society has withdrawn £40,000 of funding towards the cost of a new tomb at Leicester Cathedral for Richard III because it is unhappy with the design.