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  Children on waiting list at NHS transgender clinic climbs to 5,500

  Staff writer | Sun 20 Mar 2022 8:21 GMT

  The waiting list for treatment at the only NHS clinic in England to treat gender dysphoria among children and young people has soared during the pandemic.

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  Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'

  Staff writer | Fri 18 Mar 2022 16:44 GMT

  Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.

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  Churches 'deplore' discrimination against minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine

  Staff writer | Fri 18 Mar 2022 12:25 GMT

  Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.

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  Legalising assisted suicide may disadvantage the mentally ill, warn psychiatrists

  Julian Mann | Fri 18 Mar 2022 10:03 GMT

  Legal assisted suicide could add to the disadvantages already faced by people with mental illness, leading psychiatrists have warned.

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  Disappointment after peers vote in favour of making DIY abortions permanent

  Staff writer | Thu 17 Mar 2022 12:50 GMT

  A pro-life group has expressed its disappointment over a late night vote in the House of Lords in favour of making at-home abortions permanent.

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  Relief as peers reject 'underhand' move to introduce assisted suicide legislation

  Staff writer | Thu 17 Mar 2022 12:11 GMT

  "No one should be put under pressure to end their life for fear of being a financial, emotional or care burden on others."

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  Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'

  Staff writer | Thu 17 Mar 2022 9:13 GMT

  "This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.

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  We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu

  Staff writer | Wed 16 Mar 2022 12:04 GMT

  Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.

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  Catholic school faces backlash after cancelling gay author's visit

  Ryan Foley | Wed 16 Mar 2022 9:49 GMT

  "From time to time materials or events emerge for consideration that fall outside the scope of what is permissible in a Catholic school," said the Archdiocese of Southwark.

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  Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees

  Staff writer | Wed 16 Mar 2022 8:24 GMT

  Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".

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  Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions

  Staff writer | Tue 15 Mar 2022 10:01 GMT

  Hundreds of medical professionals have called for an immediate end to "dangerous" early home abortions across the UK.

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  Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees

  Staff writer | Mon 14 Mar 2022 12:43 GMT

  CARE has welcomed the intention behind the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched as millions flee the war in Ukraine, but warned that there was "potential for abuse".