by Sean Reilly | Nov 19, 2007
The case of a single Sikh pupil suspended in Aberdare, Wales, for wearing a religious wrist bangle is now likely to go to judicial review after the school concerned refused to adopt a more flexible dress policy and is seeking further legal advice. Ms Sarika...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 18, 2007
You can buy Christian Aid gifts and support Present Aid online here. International development agency Christian Aid has accused the British government of short-sightedness after the world’s first Climate Change Bill was published containing targets widely condemned as...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 18, 2007
US civil rights leader the Rev Jesse Jackson, speaking at the launch in Oxford, England, of a programme aimed at increasing the number of black students in higher education, has challenged universities to reflect the diversity of society – writes Martin Revis....
by Sean Reilly | Nov 17, 2007
Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice today welcomed the announcement by London Councils that a ban on soup runs will not be included in the tenth London Local Authorities bill, finalised today. The measure was opposed by soup run volunteers whose work would...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 16, 2007
The Government’s chief minister for standards in schools, Lord Adonis, is expected to emphasise the government’s continuing commitment to faith schools at a conference today. He will address head teachers and governors of Church of England schools in Harrogate. Andrew...