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Friday, 20 October 2023 09:34
Councils call for rethink over ‘failing’ support for economically inactive
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…
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:29
Ordinands urge bishops to 'preserve church doctrine'
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…
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:27
Nationwide Christmas campaign launched
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…
Friday, 20 October 2023 09:24
Germany: petrol bombs thrown at Berlin synagogue
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…
Thursday, 19 October 2023 22:07
EU countries welcome Polish election result
Politicians across Europe have been encouraged by the result of the Polish election on 15 October - especially in Germany, the favourite target of the ousted Law and Justice (PiS) party. A German MEP said, ‘I…
Thursday, 19 October 2023 22:03
Italy: evangelical group condemns Vatican ecumenical meeting
Italian evangelical Christians have protested against the ‘active and public’ participation of Thomas Schirrmacher, secretary-general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) in a large ecumenical prayer vigil organised in the Vatican on 30 September. This featured…