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Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'

Staff writer Fri 20 May 2022 9:27 BST

There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.

Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales

Staff writer | Thu 19 May 2022 10:13 BST

Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies

Staff writer | Wed 18 May 2022 13:54 BST

Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.
Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'

Staff writer | Tue 17 May 2022 12:09 BST

CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.
Churches urged to be vigilant after rise in metal theft

Staff writer | Tue 17 May 2022 10:56 BST

A Christian insurer has warned of a rise in metal thefts at churches as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
New book celebrates the Queen's '70 years of faith and service'

Peter Crumpler | Mon 16 May 2022 12:54 BST

The Queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England but her interest in faith goes well beyond this title. Her strong Christian faith is exemplified by her lifetime of dedicated service.
Franklin Graham kicks off UK tour with message of love and forgiveness

Staff writer | Sun 15 May 2022 8:09 BST

The Liverpool Exhibition Centre was filled to capacity on Saturday night for the first night of Franklin Graham's UK tour.
Archie Battersbee: parents disappointed after judge approves brain stem test

Staff writer | Sat 14 May 2022 11:30 BST

The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee say it is "unfair" that they are having to fight for their son's life just four weeks after a catastrophic injury left him unconscious.
Cardinal Zen's arrest condemned in UK Parliament

Staff writer | Fri 13 May 2022 15:18 BST

Lord Goldsmith said his arrest was "truly appalling on every conceivable level".
Parents plead for more time as hospital seeks to end 12-year-old son's treatment

Staff writer | Fri 13 May 2022 9:55 BST

The parents of a 12-year-old boy were at the High Court in London this week to challenge a hospital's decision to remove his life support.
Queen's Speech confirms legislation to ban conversion therapy

Staff writer | Wed 11 May 2022 10:07 BST

The Queen's Speech has confirmed forthcoming legislation to outlaw so-called conversion therapy.
Calls for new RSE guidance amid concerns over 'inappropriate' content

Staff writer | Tue 10 May 2022 11:23 BST

The government is being urged to issue new guidance on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) over concerns about the content of the curriculum.
Pro-life group warns against introducing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

Staff writer | Fri 6 May 2022 9:56 BST

Pro-lifers have warned that the imposition of buffer zones across Scotland will prevent vulnerable women from accessing vital support and information about alternatives to abortion.