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CAP launches cost-of-living crisis appeal; Bishop Conalty appointed to safeguarding post; Synod member resigns from Anglo-Russian firm; Chelmsford parish receives Eco Church Gold Award; Three-child families to be worse off, CPAG warns; Vandalism leaves cathedral with hefty repair bill; Gerald Coates dies, aged 78; New guidance on last rites at crime scenes

08 Apr 2022

Bishop of St Albans backs call for a Universal Credit overhaul

THE Bishop of St Albans told the House of Lords last week that criticism of Universal Credit is “not going to go away”, and endorsed a report that calls on the Government to make substantial changes to the system

01 Apr 2022

Bring benefits in line with rate of infation, Trussell Trust urges Government

BENEFITS should be increased by “at least” seven per cent, to prevent more claimants’ being pushed into debt, the Trussell Trust said this week

18 Mar 2022

Poorest households need exceptional rise in benefit level, say charities

11 Feb 2022

Energy price rises will affect poorest the most, says the JRF

21 Jan 2022

CAP study discovers extent of debt after end of Universal Credit uplift

17 Dec 2021

Budget falls short, especially for those on benefits and children, say faith groups

28 Oct 2021

Use NI levy to fund unpaid carers, Newcome urges Government

14 Oct 2021

Levelling up is Johnson’s answer to chill penury

06 Oct 2021

Leader comment: Sunak loses benefit of universal uplift

01 Oct 2021

Church representatives plead with Boris Johnson not to cut Universal Credit

28 Sep 2021

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24 Sep 2021

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We are seeking a person to serve as Chaplain within the dynamic community of St John’s College, Durham, ministering to undergraduates, postgraduates, staff and those training for church leadership.

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The Diocese of Lichfield is seeking to appoint a full time Officer to take our development programs to the next level.

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Living without weapons in this world of wars

Every moment of social tension needs a peacemaker, and monastics offer an example, writes Joan Chittister

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Paul Vallely: Brexit fall-out could fragment the UK

Election results this month show its divisive legacy, says Paul Vallely