Surge in divorce applications after change to law
England and Wales saw a 50 per cent surge in applications for divorce after new rules making the process easier came into effect earlier this month.
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Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners
New figures on suicide among people diagnosed with severe health conditions point to a need to improve care and support, not change the law on assisted suicide, campaigners have said.
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Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention
The Church of England has defended the Archbishop of Canterbury after reports that his Easter intervention over the government's plans to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was attacked by the Prime Minister.
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The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash
A controversial theatre show aimed at children and families and featuring full-frontal adult nudity has been cancelled following a backlash over its content.
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Government ministers say critics of Rwanda plan should offer solutions
Church leaders are among the voices condemning the agreement reached with the Rwandan government.
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Christian street preacher cleared of hate speech charges
Pastor John Sherwood, the Christian street preacher arrested last year in West London for alleged homophobic hate speech, has been cleared in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.
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Online Safety Bill gives rise to censorship fears
The Online Safety Bill needs "radical amendments" to prevent it "trampling" on free speech, The Christian Institute has said.
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Church leaders call for Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Church leaders are calling for an Easter truce after nearly two months of war in Ukraine.
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Sir David Amess' killer given whole-life sentence
Islamist terrorist Ali Harbi Ali has been given a whole-life sentence for the murder of Catholic MP, Sir David Amess.
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Christian group threatens legal action over conversion therapy ban
"Whatever is announced by the government in May, the problems remain: the definitions are inadequate, human rights will be breached and there is no evidence that a ban will help anyone."
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Christian doctors send £300k of medical supplies to Ukraine
The shipments have been made possible by a fundraising appeal by the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA).
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Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings
The pandemic may have led to a surge in a digital worship but affection for church buildings remains strong, fresh research reveals.
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Evangelical Alliance calls for clarity around conversion therapy ban
The Evangelical Alliance has criticised the "chaos and confusion" surrounding government plans to introduce a ban on conversion therapy.
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