Government announces extra Covid protections for rough sleepers and renters  

Extra support to help protect rough sleepers and renters from the effects of Covid-19 has been announced by the Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Backed by an additional £10 million in funding, all councils in England are being asked to redouble their efforts to help accommodate all those currently sleeping rough and ensure they are swiftly... Read More

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January 8, 2021

Quebec government closes places of worship for a month

Churches and all places of worship are once again closing in the province of Quebec in an effort to stop the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision is part of a new series of containment measures announced by Premier Francois Legault on 6th January. Places of worship will be closed from 9th January to 8th February.... Read More

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January 6, 2021

‘Perplexed’ bishops call for answers over Scottish church closures

In a strongly worded statement, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have expressed concern at the Scottish Government’s decision to close churches, when “No evidence has been forthcoming to justify the inclusion of places of worship as sources of infection”. The bishops suggest the move is “arbitrary and unfair” and in stark contrast to the decision by the... Read More

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December 9, 2020

Christians welcome launch of Government’s review into gambling laws

A Christian advocacy group has welcomed the launch of a Government review into gambling laws, which will examine whether such laws are fit for the digital age. Christian Action, Research, and Education (CARE) stressed the need for laws that “prioritise the protection of individuals from gambling related harms” and expressed hope that the review will... Read More

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December 3, 2020

Almost half of families using food banks are in debt to government

Almost half of struggling families using food banks amid the Covid-19 pandemic are having money taken from their benefits by the Government, a new report has revealed. A survey of people using Trussell Trust food banks during the summer found that 47 per cent of households, already struggling to make ends meet, owed money to the Department... Read More

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December 2, 2020

Ampleforth College vows to fight Government ban on new pupils

Ampleforth College has said it will appeal an enforcement notice banning it from taking on new students after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he was acting over ‘very serious’ safeguarding failures. However, the £36,000-a-year Catholic boarding school in North Yorkshire said the ban ‘is completely unjustified and based on incorrect information’. The Education Secretary implemented... Read More

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November 30, 2020

Government allows ‘Christmas bubbles’ to attend Mass together

In an attempt to make Christmas feel as normal as possible, the Government has released guidance for England, allowing members of ‘Christmas bubbles’ to attend Mass together for a short period of time at the end of December. The Guidance for the Christmas Period, published on Sunday 29th November, also gives the green light to outdoor carol... Read More

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November 29, 2020

We don’t understand faith, admits Government

The Government has turned to the public to help it better understand how effectively it supports, understands and interacts with faith communities in England. The results of an online government survey, which runs until 11th December, will inform a national review, led by the Government’s Faith Engagement Adviser into how best the Government should engage with... Read More

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November 27, 2020

UK Government launches consultation on ‘DIY’ abortion

The UK Government has launched a consultation on whether the temporary measures allowing ‘DIY’ home abortions in England will be ended following their current temporary approval. The Government is consulting on whether the measures should “end immediately”, “become permanent”, “be time limited for two years or end when the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020... Read More

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November 23, 2020

Kenyan bishops urge support for doctors during pandemic

Kenyan bishops are calling for increased support for medical personnel in the Covid-19 pandemic front lines, as reports indicate 25 doctors have died of the disease since March. Archbishop Philip Anyolo, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops’ chairman, expressed the Church’s sadness at the deaths, saying doctors, nurses and other medical personnel were behind the... Read More

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Government announces extra Covid protections for rough sleepers and renters

Quebec government closes places of worship for a month

‘Perplexed’ bishops call for answers over Scottish church closures

Christians welcome launch of Government’s review into gambling laws

Almost half of families using food banks are in debt to government

Ampleforth College vows to fight Government ban on new pupils

Government allows ‘Christmas bubbles’ to attend Mass together

We don’t understand faith, admits Government

UK Government launches consultation on ‘DIY’ abortion

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