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One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas

Staff writer Mon 6 Dec 2021 10:37 GMT

The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.

Richard Dawkins backs statement on women's sex-based rights

Michael Gryboski | Sun 5 Dec 2021 9:01 GMT

Noted biologist and secular humanist Richard Dawkins has urged followers to back a statement decrying the gender identity movement and the use of puberty blockers on children through his widely followed Twitter account.
Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty

Julian Mann | Fri 3 Dec 2021 8:09 GMT

The benefit of marriage and "stable household relationships" is being sidelined in the national debate about economic inequality, according to a new report from Theos.
EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas

Jennifer Lee | Thu 2 Dec 2021 12:15 GMT

The EU has come under fire over a guide that suggested staff refer to the "holiday" season instead of Christmas in the name of inclusivity.
Iranian Supreme Court's ruling on Christians gives hope for religious freedom

Staff writer | Thu 2 Dec 2021 9:17 GMT

The Supreme Court of Iran has ruled that belonging to a house church does not make Christians "enemies of the state".
Church of England releases first ever Christmas single

Staff writer | Wed 1 Dec 2021 9:06 GMT

The Church of England is hoping its first ever Christmas single will reach more people with the story of the birth of Jesus.
Christian electrician launches legal action against NHS Trust

Staff writer | Tue 30 Nov 2021 9:13 GMT

A Christian electrician is taking legal action against an NHS Trust after he was dismissed following a complaint from a colleague claiming he had made "offensive" comments about multiculturalism, Islam and marriage.
Calls to end DIY abortions after NHS data reveals risks to women

Staff writer | Mon 29 Nov 2021 10:52 GMT

Data from Freedom of Information Requests show that over 10,000 women have needed medical treatment since the introduction of the pills-by-post service at the start of the pandemic.
Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal

Jennifer Lee | Sat 27 Nov 2021 11:52 GMT

A Colombian YouTuber is celebrating after the courts this week threw out a lawsuit against her for speaking about her traditional marriage beliefs on the video-sharing platform.
Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'

Julian Mann | Sat 27 Nov 2021 10:32 GMT

They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds

Staff writer | Fri 26 Nov 2021 10:34 GMT

Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
World's most premature baby was born 3 weeks before UK abortion limit

Right to Life UK | Fri 26 Nov 2021 9:21 GMT

Curtis Means was born 19 weeks early and weighing seven times less than an average full-term newborn.
Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby

Julian Mann | Thu 25 Nov 2021 11:50 GMT

The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.