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Friday, 15 January 2021

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Govt backs churches’ right to remain open amid council pressure

The Westminster Government has confirmed that churches in England can remain open for public worship, so long as they are COVID-secure, although some councils are requesting voluntary closures.

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Sturgeon urged to U-turn on church closures

EXCLUSIVE: Church leader calls Scottish worship ban ‘disproportionate and unnecessary’
 
 

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Ex Corrie actress ‘thrilled’ to play pro-lifer in upcoming BBC drama

Former Coronation Street actress Kerri Quinn has said she is “thrilled” to be portraying a pro-lifer in BBC’s upcoming drama ‘The Awakening’.

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NI Secretary threatened with legal action by pro-abortion quango
 
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Secularists echo CI concerns over hate crime proposals

The National Secular Society (NSS) has reiterated The Christian Institute’s warnings over proposed new hate crime laws in England and Wales.
 
 
Open Doors

Huge rise in Christian persecution worldwide revealed in 2021 World Watch List

More than 340 million Christians worldwide experienced high levels of persecution in 2020, with 4,761 killed for their faith, a new report has revealed.

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UK Special Envoy: ‘Freedom of religion is about respecting people’s inherent worth’
 
 
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Abortion the biggest cause of death in 2020 by far

Abortion was the biggest cause of death worldwide in 2020 – responsible for more fatalities than cancer, heart disease and coronavirus.

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Pro-life community cares for kids who survived abortion attempts
 
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Oxbridge among worst universities for campus free speech

A number of top universities are among the worst in the UK for upholding freedom of speech.
 
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‘Assault on Scots assisted suicide protections out of touch, dangerous and desperate’

Pro-assisted suicide activists have been criticised for seeking another vote on the issue in the next Scottish parliamentary term.
 
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Medical experts’ testimonies in High Court puberty blocker case revealed

The testimonies of medical experts presented during the High Court case involving puberty-blocking drugs have been revealed by the Mail on Sunday.
 
 

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