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  Disappointment over delays to schools transgender guidance

  Raymond Powell | Thu 20 Jul 2023 9:45 BST

  The government is being urged to have "courage" after another setback to promised new guidelines on the social transition of children in schools.

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  Mother jailed over illegal at-home abortion to be freed

  Staff writer | Wed 19 Jul 2023 11:43 BST

  A woman jailed for illegally taking abortion pills to abort her baby at home when she was between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant is to be freed.

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  Veteran cleared over silent prayer near abortion clinic

  Staff writer | Wed 19 Jul 2023 8:50 BST

  An army veteran who was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' will not face criminal charges.

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  Church of England under fire over school 'white supremacy' resources

  Staff writer | Tue 18 Jul 2023 9:09 BST

  The criticism centres on the Diocese of Coventry's 'Responding to Racism' resource which includes a graphic called 'The Pyramid of White Supremacy' on its list of recommended resources.

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  Gambling sponsorship in Premier League 'hugely disappointing'

  Staff writer | Mon 17 Jul 2023 11:51 BST

  It "beggars belief" that so many Premier League teams continue to be sponsored by gambling companies, a Christian charity has said.

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  Christian councillor suspended over Pride tweet launches legal action

  Staff writer | Mon 17 Jul 2023 9:15 BST

  King Lawal, a Conservative councillor at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council for the last two years, tweeted that "Pride is not a virtue but a sin".

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  Hearing adjourned in case of Christian who lost job offer over LGBT beliefs

  Staff writer | Sat 15 Jul 2023 9:59 BST

  An employment tribunal has adjourned the case of a Christian social worker whose job offer was withdrawn because of his beliefs on marriage and human sexuality.

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  Matt Redman alleges 'first-hand' experience of Mike Pilavachi's 'harmful behaviours'

  Raymond Powell | Fri 14 Jul 2023 8:23 BST

  The worship artist said he had "spent years" trying to heal from his time at Soul Survivor Watford.

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  At-home abortions are putting women's health at risk

  Kevin Duffy | Fri 14 Jul 2023 8:07 BST

  With most abortions in England and Wales now performed by women at home, pro-life advocate Kevin Duffy fears for the health and wellbeing of the estimated 25 a day who suffer failed abortions.

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  Church of England to trial free weddings

  Susie Leafe | Wed 12 Jul 2023 8:38 BST

  Currently, couples coming to a church to get married are expected to pay £480 for the service.

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  Mike Pilavachi resigns as safeguarding investigation continues

  Staff writer | Wed 12 Jul 2023 7:57 BST

  The founder of Soul Survivor Watford, Mike Pilavachi, has resigned from his role as Associate Pastor of the church as an investigation into allegations about his conduct continues.

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  Scotland urged to follow Germany in rejecting assisted suicide proposals

  Rebecca Marlow | Tue 11 Jul 2023 11:06 BST

  MSPs are being urged to follow Germany's example and vote down assisted suicide proposals when they come before Holyrood.