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MPs want return to in-person consultations for home abortions

A group of MPs has tabled an amendment to reinstate in-person consultations for home abortions.

Poll reveals many parents concerned about sex education

New research has found widespread concern among parents about the content of relationships and sex education (RSE) lessons.

Church of England attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels

The Church of England has failed to return to pre-pandemic levels of attendance, latest figures show.

Christian teenager killed in sword attack laid to rest

The family of a 14 year old killed in a sword attack in London last month have paid tribute to him after his funeral on Friday.

Poll finds young religious Brits are committed to their faith but Christians lack confidence

The results point to a "youth revival of faith" but a "crisis of confidence" among Christians, according to the IIFL.

Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law

A new poll has found that most school leaders oppose the legal requirement to hold collective worship in schools in England.

Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes

Government plans to ban extreme sex education and gender identity lessons from primary schools have been welcomed by Christians who have spent years fighting for change.

Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth

Hundreds of people are expected to join a pro-life rally outside Parliament as MPs debate the Criminal Justice Bill and radical amendments that propose decriminalising abortion, even up to birth.

Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith

The Liberal Democrat party has been reported to the equalities watchdog over accusations that Christian members are being treated unfairly.

Pastor's daughter to proceed with legal action against Hillsong

A former student of Hillsong College is to proceed with legal action against Hillsong Church following the collapse of talks to reach a settlement.

Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review

A Christian maths teacher who was banned indefinitely from the profession after refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns is seeking a judicial review.

Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches

The Church of England and Catholic Church have issued a joint statement lamenting the ongoing conflict in Sudan and calling for action from the international community to restore peace.