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Councils call for rethink over ‘failing’ support for economically inactive

20 Oct 2023
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that the various schemes designed to support economically inactive individuals back into work are failing to meet their needs. A study commissioned by the LGA revealed that 51 national…

Ordinands urge bishops to 'preserve church doctrine'

20 Oct 2023
78 ordinands and clergy in training within the Church of England sent a letter to the House of Bishops expressing concern over the potential introduction of same-sex blessing prayers and accompanying pastoral guidance, which they believe…

Nationwide Christmas campaign launched

20 Oct 2023
The nationwide Christmas campaign ‘Shine Your Light’ encourages Christians across the UK to unite and share the Gospel during the holiday season. Led by the National Day of Prayer and Worship, the initiative involves collaboration with…

Germany: petrol bombs thrown at Berlin synagogue

20 Oct 2023
On 18 October two people threw Molotov cocktails at a synagogue in Berlin, as anti-Semitic violence escalated in Europe. The attacks came after Hezbollah called for a ‘day of rage’ over the explosion at a hospital…