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MPs appear to be turning against assisted suicide bill

MPs who previously voted for assisted suicide appear to be turning against it.

London College of Bishops denounces antisemitic incidents

The London College of Bishops has said it “unequivocally” condemns a number of apparently antisemitic attacks aimed at synagogues, charities and shops.

Church of Scotland to consider apology for alleged slavery links

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will next month consider a report detailing historic links to the transatlantic slave trade and proposals for an official institutional apology.

Baroness Scotland urges people of all faiths to support religious freedom

Two thirds of people worldwide are believed to live in countries with no, or limited, religious freedom.

Council accused of 'unprecedented' use of powers to silence gospel preaching

Bread of Life Community Church is challenging the council's legally binding Community Protection Notice in court.

Government under fire for incentivising more 'lunch hour' abortions

Sir Edward Leigh said it seems as if "abortion providers now writing government abortion policy".

Street preacher case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech

The Christian Institute, which is supporting the pastor, accused the police and Public Prosecution Service of "overstepping the mark".

CoE bishop chosen to co-chair parliamentary group on safeguarding

Joanne Grenfell has been the CoE's leading safeguarding bishop for three years.

IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said “appropriate measures” will be taken against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.