christianity uncut

June 22, 2015

Churches urged to 'take sides' against austerity

Christians and church leaders have been urged to do more to resist austerity as the group Christianity Uncut relaunches under a new name.
April 28, 2014

Charities refuse to host forced unpaid labour for unemployed

A new scheme that will force unemployed people into unpaid work is in trouble on its first day, with dozens of charities and faith groups refusing to take part.
April 2, 2014

YMCA faces protest ahead of new workfare scheme

YMCA England has faced a protest at its London offices over its continued participation in “workfare” schemes that force unemployed people to work without pay.
January 29, 2014

Rowan Williams says arms fair trial should trigger public debate

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, says the trial of five Christian protesters in London should trigger public debate about the arms trade.
October 10, 2013

Quakers act quickly to ditch shares in fossil fuels

British Quakers have resolved to end all investment in fossil fuel companies and have begun steps to sell all the shares in question.
September 29, 2013

Dean of St Paul's leads prayers for victims of government cuts

The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, David Ison, has lead prayers at a multifaith act of remembrance for people who have died or suffered as a result of UK cuts.
September 10, 2013

Christians arrested in blockade protest at arms fair

Five Christians have been arrested for successfully blockading the Custom House entrance in London at an arms fair supplying weapons to repressive regimes.
September 8, 2013

Police try to stop Christian worshippers opposing London arms fair

Christians have taken part in prayers and worship on the road to a London arms fair, despite attempts by police to stop the act of witness going ahead.
August 21, 2013

Moral action against arms sales
August 21, 2013

Christian groups back direct action to disrupt London arms fair

Six national Christian organisations have said that nonviolent direct action to disrupt the London arms fair would be a moral response to a sinful trade.