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30 Jan 2008

Scottish pagan gathering spells worry for some Christians

Some Christian groups in Scotland are anxious about druids, wiccans and other traditional religionists from across the UK gathering in a small north-east community this summer, reports the Scotsman newspaper.
29 Jan 2008

British and Polish Catholics disagree over care of Polish migrants

Roman Catholic leaders in Britain and in Poland have publicly disagreed over how best to provide pastoral care for large numbers of Polish migrants who are currently living and working in the United Kingdom.
28 Jan 2008

Churches urged to take action on autism and Asperger's syndrome

Churches of all denominations across Britain and Ireland are being encouraged to mark Autism Sunday and the International Day of Prayer for those living with autism and Asperger's Syndrome on Sunday 10 February 2008.
28 Jan 2008

UK and world protests call for end to Gaza blockade

Tens of thousands of protestors, including demonstrators in five cities across the UK, joined an international day of action on Saturday 26 January in support of the 1.5 million people blockaded in Gaza by Israeli military action.
27 Jan 2008

Citizens Speak initiative launched to widen public voice on asylum in the UK

An independent enquiry into the United Kingdom’s asylum system has launched 'Citizens Speak', described by campaigners as the the biggest ever consultation with ordinary citizens on how asylum seekers should be treated.
25 Jan 2008

Exeter Cathedral event calls for participation in climate change action

Over 300 people crowded in to Exeter Cathedral last week to attend an innovative Climate Challenge Festival. ‘Hope Rising’ was organised by churches and Christian agencies to think about global warming in practical ways.
24 Jan 2008

Tory leader doesn't condemn faith school fakers

Tory leader David Cameron has refused to condemn parents who pretend that they have Christian beliefs in order to win places in church schools. His comments came in an interview for the Times newspaper.
24 Jan 2008

Christian Aid joins condemnation of Israel's blockade of Gaza

Christian Aid has added its voice to the growing condemnation of Israel's blockade of Gaza. The breach of the border between Gaza and Egypt demonstrates the desperation of a people held hostage to both a policy of collective punishment and an inadequate peace process, Christian Aid said yesterday.
23 Jan 2008

Churches galvanise for public action on poverty and homelessness

Church agencies in Britain will be combining efforts during Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, from 26 January to 3 February, to highlight both the human face of inequality and the need to make it a public policy priority.
23 Jan 2008

BBC prime time series about Jesus expected to attract audience of 10 million

The BBC are to broadcast a new prime time series about the days before Jesus' crucifixion which it is suggested will attract audiences of ten million. The series follows several other major programmes exploring the Christian faith.

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19 Dec 2013

European Council urged to act on corporate tax dodging

European leaders should use a meeting of the European Council to agree further action against tax dodging by multinationals, a new report urges.
19 Dec 2013

UK prisoners vote 'halfway house' dismissed by lawyer

The lawyer representing over 550 prisoners who are fighting for their right to vote has dismissed the recommendation from a parliamentary committee.
19 Dec 2013

'Missed opportunity' on referendum voting rights

Penal reformers have expressed disappointment at a negative ruling from the Court of Session in Scotland on prisoner votes.
19 Dec 2013

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19 Dec 2013

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19 Dec 2013

Government U-turn on torture inquiry promise 'scandalous'

The legal charity Reprieve has criticised the government's decision not to hold a judge-led enquiry into UK rendition to torture.