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Report reveals reality of destitution for Brits struggling to make ends meet
The debt charity, Christians Against Poverty, says a third of its clients have experienced destitution at some point, with many struggling to afford the most basic of necessities like housing and even toiletries.
Government wants to 'scrap outdated rules' on wedding venues
The Government has launched its first ever review into the laws that regulate where people in England and Wales can marry.
Scottish Government to open civil partnerships up to heterosexual couples
The law in Scotland is to be changed to allow heterosexual couples to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married.
MPs' support for no-fault is 'disappointing', says marriage campaign group
The Coalition for Marriage called the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill a "marriage-wreckers' charter".
Freed American pastor fears difficult times ahead for Turkey's Christians
Christians in Turkey still enjoy a "high degree of freedom" compared to their fellow believers in other Muslim-majority countries, but "all the signs point to this changing soon", Andrew Brunson said.
Does the cross stand for more than Christianity?
The Supreme Court ruled this month that the Maryland 'Peace Cross' stands for more than Christianity
Anti-Semitism is 'unacceptable' and has 'no place in the Labour movement', says Christian group
The Labour leadership needs to take a "much clearer and firmer line" on anti-Semitism, Christians on the Left has said.
Israel Folau fundraiser paused after outpouring of support
Over $2m was raised in two days on a new fundraising page hosted by the Australian Christian Lobby, easily surpassing the $750,000 raised through GoFundMe before the digital crowdfunding platform pulled the plug on his page for violating its "inclusivity" policies.
Church of England outlines action being taken to address safeguarding failures
The Church of England's safeguarding has outlined some of the steps it is taking to address the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy following a scathing independent report.
Jonathan Fletcher responds to allegations of 'physical discipline'
A retired Church of England minister has responded to allegations that he engaged in forms of "physical discipline" that amounted to spiritual abuse.
Rose Hudson-Wilkin to become Church of England's first black female bishop
Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been appointed as the next Bishop of Dover, making her the Church of England's first black female bishop when she takes up the position in November.
Conservative Christians challenge 'Queering the Church' event at Newcastle Cathedral
The 'Queering the Church' discussion panel brings together a transgender curate and other LGBT activists in the church.
Anglican minister accused of spiritual abuse used 'physical discipline', says statement
A leading Anglican minister used "physical discipline in the context of discipling relationships" which "involved men hitting each other on their naked backsides with a trainer for failing to meet personal targets", it has been stated.
'Watershed' moment for the Methodist Church as it meets to debate same-sex marriage
The Methodist Church in the UK is at a "watershed" moment as it considers whether to change its traditional position on marriage, evangelicals have said.
Five constitutional questions the next British prime minister must urgently answer
With Brexit on the horizon, here are the five key constitutional questions the next prime minister must consider, in order to safeguard the territorial integrity of the UK.
The passion of Perpetua and Felicity
Jesus Himself warns us that sometimes to follow Him means loving Him more than our families and our lives