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NHS whistleblower who raised concerns about drugs for kids with gender dysphoria wins payout
NHS whistleblower who raised concerns about drugs for kids with gender dysphoria wins payout

A whistleblower at the NHS has been awarded over £20,000 in damages after an employment tribunal found that she was mistreated after raising concerns about the safety of prescribing experimental drugs to children suffering from gender dysphoria at a London-based gender clinic.

Tim Keller says he's looking to God for healing in cancer battle
Tim Keller says he's looking to God for healing in cancer battle

Tim Keller is asking people to pray that his cancer treatment will be effective and that he and his wife Kathy will stay the course.

Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children

The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.

Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation

The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.

Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead

The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.

Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears

Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.

After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home
After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home

Millions are slowly returning to the office after the pandemic, but new research suggests many parents want to continue working from home.

Thousands march through London for the unborn
Thousands march through London for the unborn

March For Life UK brought thousands of people with a pro-life message to London over the weekend.

Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings
Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has identified "egregious failings" by religious organisations in the areas of child protection and safeguarding.

Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'
Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'

The admission comes in the Welsh government's equality impact assessment for its draft LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.

Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit
Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit

People of different faiths are setting off for Glasgow this weekend to raise awareness of climate change ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in November.

Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees
Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees

A toolkit has been put together by the Church of England with information for churches on how they can welcome people resettling in the UK from Afghanistan.

Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church
Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church

The Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet is leaving the Church of England after deciding to join the Catholic fold.

20 states sue Biden administration over LGBT discrimination policies for schools and employers
20 states sue Biden administration over LGBT discrimination policies for schools and employers

Schools were told that preventing a trans-identified male from using the women's restroom and preventing a trans-identified male from trying out for girls' cheerleading constitutes sex discrimination.

Doctors involved in euthanasia experience 'deep distress'
Doctors involved in euthanasia experience 'deep distress'

"After euthanasia, there is a chilling silence in the ward, nothing like the reflective silence following a natural death, even when it has been difficult," says one palliative care doctor.

Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate
Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate

Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.