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Homeless night shelters told to be on the lookout for victims of exploitation
The Church of England is urging staff and volunteers at homeless night shelters to be on the lookout for signs of exploitation among guests this winter.
Sharp increase in number of British people working as slaves
The Salvation Army has reported a steep rise in British people needing support after being rescued from modern day slavery.
Poll reveals widespread opposition to relaxing Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over half of the Northern Irish public opposes changes made by Westminster to Northern Ireland's abortion laws.
We can think differently on sexuality and still be one Church - Methodist President
The Methodist Church need not split over the issues of gender, sexuality and gay marriage, its President has suggested.
Christian school governor suspended after questioning LGBT reading material
A Christian school governor has been suspended after she questioned the introduction of LGBT books and plans to mark Pride month.
Bishops join in Extinction Rebellion protests amid arrests
Bishops have joined protesters in London calling on the Government to do more to address climate change as arrests continued over the weekend.
Celebrated British cardinal who converted from Anglicanism becomes a saint
Cardinal John Henry Newman, an important figure for Catholics and Anglicans alike, is today being made Britain's first saint since the 1970s.
Christians arrested at Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Christians, including members of the clergy, were among those arrested this week in London while taking part in Extinction Rebellion protests.
Concerns over girls skipping school to avoid using gender-neutral toilets
Gender-neutral toilets are becoming increasingly common across schools in the UK as a way to be inclusive towards children who do not identify with their biological sex.
Fresh conflict in Syria threatens 'new exodus of Christians'
Archbishop Jacques Behnan Hindo is angry not only with Turkey, but with the international community, including the UK, for its own military interventions in Syria in the last few years.
Flora cuts ties with Mumsnet over anti-trans criticism
Mumsnet has defended the free speech of parents to share their concerns about transgender issues on the popular forum after Upfield, the makers of Flora margarine, cut ties over anti-trans criticism.
Army chaplain praises 'great sacrifice' of 13 previously missing WWI soldiers finally laid to rest
An army chaplain has paid tribute to the "great sacrifice" shown by previously missing soldiers from World War I who were finally laid to rest on Thursday.
Church 'deeply concerned' over Turkish Syria offensive
The Church of Scotland has called for "swift action" to bring an end to violence in northern Syria after Turkey began its offensive on the region.
Calls for Cuban officials to be barred from the US over religious freedom violations
The US government is being urged to bar Cuban officials from entering the country over reports that religious minorities are facing increasing persecution.
Coptic Archbishop calls on Christians to promote unity after years of 'turmoil'
The Coptic Archbishop of London, Angeolos, has called on Christians to be "an icon of what it is to be one in our diversity" at a time when Britain and much of the world is experiencing "great anxiety".
MP challenges funding for abortion provider Marie Stopes
Fiona Bruce MP has launched a parliamentary motion asking the Government to cut funding to abortion provider Marie Stopes International.