Taxpayers in Britain are picking up costs for the refurbishment of faith schools that should be met by religious groups, according to a report in the TES. Campaigners cite this as another example of unfairness.

A major gathering on religion and the media - aimed at journalists, press associations, faith representatives and academics - takes place in Windsor this weekend.

Most people in Britain want an end to tax-breaks for fee-paying schools, with the money raised used for education more widely, according to a poll published today. 56% support the change with only 23% against.

A prestigious new prize is being offered that recognises the achievements of primary and secondary schools which celebrate diversity of religious and non-religious beliefs.

The Archbishop of Canterbury says a purely rationalistic and secularist approach to intellectual and academic life has sold short both the meaning of rationality and the broad human values nurtured by critical faith.

Archaeologists, historians, film-makers and theologians gathered in Bethlehem recently to discuss how their disciplines can contribute towards peace in Israel-Palestine.

Media-savvy Anglican Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has recruited a new director of communications through a message posted on the social networking site Twitter.

Praise has been pouring in for Kimani Maruge, the world's oldest pupil, who inspired Kenyans and many others after he began primary school education at the age of 84.

The PBS network has announced that it will next year present three documentaries exploring faith and the varieties of religious expression in the United States.

The latest investigation into the impact of the National Lottery for those on low incomes and at the edges of society suggests that it is a bad deal for Britain's poor overall.

Twenty-six top UK scientists and science educators, including an Anglican priest, have said the Government should make evolution explicit in the new science curriculum for English primary schools.