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News – UK and Ireland
September 29, 2020

We all have a ‘personal and social responsibility’ in tackling Covid spread

We all have a “personal and social responsibility” in tackling the spread of Covid-19 and each of us must “play a unique part in this collective battle against Covid-19”, the Bishop of Limerick has told society. Bishop Brendan Leahy’s call came as he urged the public to “keep up our guard” in the fight against... Read More
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September 29, 2020

Over 70 celebs lead call to reunite refugee families

Some of Britain’s biggest stars are calling on the Government to establish safe and legal routes for asylum seekers to reach the UK. More than 70 actors, singers, comedians, authors, artists and sports stars, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to reunite refugee families. High-profile names, including Sir Patrick Stewart,... Read More
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September 28, 2020

‘Safe abortion day’ is a contradiction in terms, says pro-life group

Pro-lifers have strongly criticised the so-called ‘International Safe Abortion Day’, saying the term ‘safe abortion’ is a contradiction. The criticism came as the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) reacted to events taking place for ‘International Safe Abortion Day’ on Monday 28th September. To mark the day, Marie Stopes International is publishing the... Read More
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September 28, 2020

Abortion clinic censorship zones bill fails to pass at Second Reading

A radical abortion clinic censorship zone bill brought forward by Rupa Huq MP failed to pass through the Commons at its Second Reading. The Bill would have introduced censorship zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales but failed to pass after an objection from a fellow MP stopped the Bill from proceeding.  Censorship zones would... Read More
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September 28, 2020

Sport faces financial ruin as bleak winter without fans approaches

As sports clubs and associations in England face up to the bleak prospect of six further months without spectators after plans for a fans’ return next month were scrapped, Westminster’s Chaplain for Sport has suggested one novel idea to keep finances flowing. “Sport’s future is as uncertain as that of the arts and its actors,... Read More
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September 27, 2020

Charity appeals for migrants to have safe and legal route to UK

Marking World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees, Calais aid charity Seeking Sanctuary has appealed for an end to the “cruel dilemma” migrants face in the French port city as it reiterated calls for safe and legal ways to claim asylum in the UK. The charity has voiced its concern that while the UK Government insists... Read More
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September 26, 2020

Hundreds of homeless lives saved by lockdown measures, research estimates

The lives of hundreds of homeless people in England may have been saved when emergency accommodation was provided during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers estimate. The use of hotels, closing dormitory-style communal shelters and increased infection control measures in hostels may have prevented 266 deaths linked to Covid-19, according to a study by University College London... Read More
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September 26, 2020

Ofsted threatens schools with fail mark over LGBT teaching

Schools that fail to teach pupils about LGBT relationships risk being marked down by Ofsted inspectors. Secondary schools that decide not to cover these lessons are unlikely to receive a judgment better than ‘requires improvement’ for their leadership and management, the watchdog guidance says. Primary schools that do not consult parents before deciding against teaching... Read More
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September 26, 2020

Church attacks SNP for ‘open hostility’ on pro-life issues

The Catholic Church has accused the SNP of showing “open and vicious hostility” towards pro-life MP and MSPs. Anthony Horan, director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office in Scotland, accused the party of actively seeking to discriminate against politicians based on their pro-life and religious convictions.  Earlier this year, Dr Lisa Cameron, SNP MP for East... Read More
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September 25, 2020

English and Welsh bishops say use conscience on Covid-19 vaccine

The bishops of England and Wales have made a U-turn on the morality of using a Covid-19 vaccine derived from aborted foetuses, telling Catholics it is now a matter for their own consciences. A document published on the website of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales qualifies an initial instruction issued on 30th July, which had strongly... Read More
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