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23 Jan 2012

Churches back welfare bill amendments on poverty and mental health

Peers will today debate two amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill which supporters say are vital to the mental wellbeing of the poorest in the UK.
10 Jun 2008

Don't get trapped by the state, says Christian charity head

As the debate about the relationship between government provided social welfare and church involvement continues, a Christian minister who chairs an agency working with people in housing need says that state funding is "a mixed blessing".