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  • February 6, 2007
    Jews speak up for rights of Palestinians, criticise support for Israel

    Independence from those who claim to represent the country's diverse Jewish community is being declared today, by a group of prominent British Jews, both, secular and relgious. In particular, they raise concerns about an uncritical stance on the policies of the state of Israel.

  • February 6, 2007
    University moves to ban civil partnerships on campus

    The heads of a university closely aligned to the Church of England plan to ban civil partnership ceremonies on campus.

  • February 6, 2007
    Palestinian bishop urges non-violence to tackle injustice

    Middle East Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan has urged Palestinians to "use brains, sanity, dialogue and non-violence and not arms to deal with differences".

  • February 5, 2007
    Church groups join living wage campaign for Olympics site workers

    Campaigners who are part of a London-wide citizens organisation, which brings together a wide range of community and faith groups, held a demonstration at the end of last week, calling for fair pay for workers involved in preparing for the 2012 London Olympics.

  • February 5, 2007
    Birmingham leader claims Muslims are being bullied and victimised

    Following police action in a high profile suspected UK terror case last week, one of Birmingham's senior Muslim leaders, Dr Mohammad Naseem, chair of the city's Central Mosque, has said that Muslims in Britain are being labelled as a threat in a way that has parallels with the treatment of Jews under Hitler.

  • February 5, 2007
    Jews speak up for rights of Palestinians, criticise support for Israel

    Independence from the country's Jewish establishment will be declared today, by a group of prominent British Jews, over their stance on Israel.

  • February 4, 2007
    Christian Aid urges Blair to respond to climate change report

    Scientists' grim predictions of an even worse rate of global warming means the world must act immediately to help poor people cope with the now inevitable ravages of climate change, says international development agency Chrsitian Aid.

  • February 4, 2007
    Independent enquiry hears of inhumanity and injustice in UK asylum system

    An independently-run national “citizens' enquiry” has heard evidence of inhumane treatment of asylum seekers by a UK Home Office permeated by what some claim is “a culture of cynicism and unbelief.” The allegations will add more pressure to an already besieged Home Secretary, John Reid.

  • February 3, 2007
    Government challenged over benefits and use of casino profits

    The Christian Socialist Movement (CSM) has joined Methodists, the Anglican Bishop of Hume, the Archbishop of Canterbury and numerous other church and civic leaders in expressing disappointment at the granting of a licence for a regional super-casino in Manchester.

  • February 3, 2007
    Churches to hold service in support of anti-nuclear weapons demo

    The large numbers of Christians who will be joining the anti-Trident nuclear weapons demonstration in London on 24 February 2007 are being invited to an ecumenical service beforehand. Hinde Street Methodist Church - just north of the famous Oxford Street shopping centre - will host the gathering for worship at 10.30 AM.