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Return-to-work programmes needed, says North; Life ministry ban for former Wakefield Precentor; Bishop of Brixworth to retire in autumn; King unveils plane to mark MAF’s 80 years; Portsmouth Cathedral to keep children busy; Author’s plan is to help out charities; No-confidence vote at Canterbury Christ Church

11 Apr 2025

Spring Statement: Charities condemn ‘cruelty’ of deepening welfare cuts

FURTHER cuts to welfare spending, and an increase in the defence budget, were announced by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in the Spring Statement, on Wednesday afternoon

26 Mar 2025

Celebrities speak out against proposed benefit reforms

CELEBRITY supporters of the anti-poverty charity Trussell have expressed opposition to the Government’s proposed benefit reforms

24 Mar 2025

Leader comment: Moral mission?

21 Mar 2025

Disability benefit reforms spark ‘deep concern’

19 Mar 2025

Bleak UK poverty statistics ‘wearily familiar’ says Joseph Rowntree Foundation

05 Feb 2025

Budget: Chancellor ‘missed golden chance’ to end child poverty, say activists

30 Oct 2024

Meet more than material needs

11 Oct 2024

Welfare state: who fills the gaps?

27 Sep 2024

Paul Vallely: Two-child benefit cap is a tax on hungry children

26 Jul 2024

Government should take the lead on tackling poverty, say Synod members

08 Jul 2024

Estates ministry could use a gift or two

07 Jun 2024

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Paul Vallely: Pope Francis was pastor to the world

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