Staff writer
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Evangelical Anglicans create new City of London deanery chapter over CofE's gay blessing plans
A new deanery chapter for the City of London has been formed by a group of evangelical Anglican clergy opposed to the Church of England's plans to introduce gay blessings.
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Human embryo research plans are 'an attack on the sanctity of human life'
The Christian Institute has hit out at proposals by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to make it easier to carry out research on human embryos.
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Over 50,000 signed petition against teen trans book shortlisted for Waterstones prize
More than 50,000 people signed a petition calling for the removal of a trans book aimed at teenagers from the shortlist for Waterstones' annual Children's Book Prize.
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Welcome Churches 'deeply concerned' about eviction of Afghan refugees from hotels
Welcome Churches says it is "deeply concerned" about reports that the government is to give Afghan refugees deadlines to vacate the hotels they have been staying in for the last year and a half.
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Christian MSP Kate Forbes quits government after being demoted by Humza Yousaf
Christian MSP Kate Forbes is to leave the Scottish government after narrowly losing out on becoming Scotland's next first minister to Humza Yousaf.
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Artist to 'drench' St Paul's in blood in protest against Prince Harry's Taliban kill claim
A Russian artist is planning to "drench" St Paul's Cathedral in a projection of blood donated by Afghan refugees.
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Pro-life group's abortion up to birth fears after election of new SNP leader Humza Yousaf
Pro-lifers are calling on new SNP leader Humza Yousaf to abandon his support for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland.
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Evangelical Alliance expects more Anglican churches to join over CofE gay blessings
The head of the Evangelical Alliance, Gavin Calver, believes the organisation may see a growth in membership as the Church of England moves ahead with divisive plans to bless same-sex couples.
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Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing
The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol in Scotland has saved lives, according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal.
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Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings
Christians are being asked to pray for the Metropolitan Police after a damning report concluded that Britain's biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.
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Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary
The home secretary was asked for clarity on the policing of 'thought crime' by Andrew Lewer MP after the arrests of pro-life volunteers outside abortion clinics.
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Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told
"Directing the Church of England on doctrine is not the job of Parliament," Andrew Selous MP told the Commons in response to an attempt by Ben Bradshaw MP to force through change.