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Review UK trade with China to avoid complicity, charity urges Government

THE British Government should review UK trade with China to avoid complicity in forced labour or religious persecution, according to a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide

09 Jan 2026

Indian Christian families have ‘quiet Christmas’ to avoid persecution

AS CHURCHES across India prepared for Christmas, many Christian families had to alter plans: evening prayers were shortened, carol groups stayed indoors, and parents suggested to children that they remove crosses before stepping out

09 Jan 2026

New resources help students to ‘speak freely’ about religious beliefs, Lords’ seminar hears

SECONDARY school pupils who lack confidence in expressing their own religious beliefs, or openness in hearing those of others, are being helped by new resources exploring “the lived experience of freedom of religion and belief in the UK”, a seminar at the House of Lords this week heard

21 Nov 2025

‘Holy Mary’ metro station unveiled in Tehran

21 Nov 2025

Law is not for ‘harassing’ innocent, says Supreme Court in New Delhi

14 Nov 2025

Converting to Christianity should not be held against asylum-seekers, Bishop of London warns

13 Nov 2025

Billions are persecuted for their faith, says Aid to the Church in Need

07 Nov 2025

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07 Nov 2025

Cuba is systematically breaching Freedom of Religion, new report says

17 Oct 2025

Harsher penalties for Christian converts under new Bill in Indian state

17 Oct 2025

Christian officer in Indian army awaits ruling over religious freedom

17 Oct 2025

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17 Oct 2025

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Church’s ‘architectural significance’ prevents priest from installing lift for elderly parishioners

Assistant Bishop of Bangor to stand down

No proposals for same-sex blessings at forthcoming Synod, Bishops confirm

Dallas priest charged with theft and fraud fights Church’s efforts to remove him from ministry

Charity Commission censures dioceses of Chelmsford and Liverpool over handling of Perumbalath case

Ailing and failing: the Church of England has lost its way

Archbishop of York accepts new witness statement in case against Bishop Mullally

Churchpeople recognised in New Year Honours list

Criticism on both sides for Bishops’ latest LLF announcement on sexuality and the Church

Anglican Communion body reflects on proposed reforms

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Freedom of religion

Review UK trade with China to avoid complicity, charity urges Government

Indian Christian families have ‘quiet Christmas’ to avoid persecution

New resources help students to ‘speak freely’ about religious beliefs, Lords’ seminar hears

‘Holy Mary’ metro station unveiled in Tehran

Law is not for ‘harassing’ innocent, says Supreme Court in New Delhi

Converting to Christianity should not be held against asylum-seekers, Bishop of London warns

Billions are persecuted for their faith, says Aid to the Church in Need

World news in brief

Cuba is systematically breaching Freedom of Religion, new report says

Harsher penalties for Christian converts under new Bill in Indian state

Christian officer in Indian army awaits ruling over religious freedom

World news in brief

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Church’s ‘architectural significance’ prevents priest from installing lift for elderly parishioners

Assistant Bishop of Bangor to stand down

No proposals for same-sex blessings at forthcoming Synod, Bishops confirm

Dallas priest charged with theft and fraud fights Church’s efforts to remove him from ministry

Charity Commission censures dioceses of Chelmsford and Liverpool over handling of Perumbalath case

Ailing and failing: the Church of England has lost its way

Archbishop of York accepts new witness statement in case against Bishop Mullally

Churchpeople recognised in New Year Honours list

Criticism on both sides for Bishops’ latest LLF announcement on sexuality and the Church

Anglican Communion body reflects on proposed reforms

Job of the Week

Associate Priest (House for Duty)

London and Home Counties

Appointments

Part-time Port Chaplains (Lay or Ordained)

UK

Chief Financial Officer

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Susan Greenfield: Neuroscientist on a journey

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Paul Vallely: Future of Iran hangs in the balance

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