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NSS debates the role of bishops in Government at Durham Union Society
NSS President Terry Sanderson, and Executive Director Keith Porteous Wood, both argued the case that 'This House believes... Read More »
‘Multicultural college’ sacked principal for "being a white Christian"
A Dundee college that claims to promote multiculturalism has been accused by its former principal of sacking him because... Read More »
Council prayers – the ripples spread to Lincolnshire
The leader of West Lindsey District Council has come under heavy fire from the religious establishment in the town... Read More »
Council prayers – the ripples are still spreading: Brighton and Hove
The leader of Brighton and Hove, Bill Randall, has announced that he intends to significantly increase the amount... Read More »
Government proposes to force private schools to promote “British values” as a means of combating extremism
The Department of Education is consulting on new rules for private schools that seek to ensure they promote "British... Read More »
No justification for subsidising ‘faith school’ transport
After a fourteen month debate and consultation, the decision by Cheshire East Council to scrap transport subsidies... Read More »
Most Irish people still describe themselves as 'Catholic' – but in name only
A new Ipsos MRBI poll for the Irish Times shows that although 89 per cent of people in Ireland still describe themselves... Read More »
Probation mentors lose ‘faith’!
Members of the Nottingham Secular Society became alarmed, early in March of this year, when the Nottinghamshire Probation... Read More »
Richmond Council approves Catholic school plan
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames last week approved a plan to open a new Catholic school in the borough,... Read More »
Wakefield latest council to propose cutting faith school transport subsidies
Wakefield Council in West Yorkshire is considering scrapping free transport for pupils attending "faith schools" in... Read More »
Advertising watchdog accused of inconsistency over ads featuring religious imagery
The National Secular Society has accused the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of being inconsistent in dealing... Read More »
Norwegian government turns down request for humanist school
Norway's Ministry of Education has declined an application for a private school to be run according to humanist ideology.... Read More »
Norwegian government turns down request for humanist school
Norway's Ministry of Education has announced that a request to establish and open a private school with humanist ideology has been unsuccessful. Read More »
Senior Vatican cleric defends decision to excommunicate mother of nine-year-old rape victim
Declaring that "life must always be protected", a senior Vatican cleric this week defended the Catholic Church's decision to excommunicate the mother and doctors of a nine-year-old rape victim who had a life-saving abortion in Brazil. Read More »
Gay 'cure’ therapist loses appeal against suspension
A Christian psychotherapist has lost her appeal against suspension from her professional body after being struck off... Read More »
Scottish council drops prayers at council meetings
A Scottish council has dropped prayers at its meetings in order to eliminate discrimination. Dumfries and Galloway... Read More »
Although sectarianism is still rife, Northern Ireland’s teenagers are gradually breaking down religious barriers
A survey of Northern Ireland's teenagers shows that religious and ethnic barriers are being gradually broken down,... Read More »
We will pick up your VAT bill, Chancellor tells the Church
Places of worship have been singled out for preferential treatment following the removal of the zero VAT rating concession... Read More »
Cardinal who covered up child abuse and got away with it says secularists are immoral
In an address at Leicester's Anglican Cathedral, the former leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Cormac... Read More »
Who does the multi-faith prayer room belong to?
A religious conflict has arisen at a Dorset hospital over plans to convert its Christian chapel into a "multi-faith... Read More »
Home Secretary under pressure to reform Public Order Act
The National Secular Society has joined together with human rights campaigners and religious groups to launch a major... Read More »
Norway makes another step in the long road to separating church and state
The Norwegian Parliament is planning to amend the country's constitution on Monday to continue the long, drawn-out... Read More »
Has Michael Gove already made up his mind about Catholic political agitation in state schools?
Damian Thompson, high profile Catholic and editor of the Daily Telegraph's blog section, accidentally tweeted over... Read More »
Why is the Government promoting one particular religion in state schools?
The Government has gone ahead with its plan to send a free copy of the King James Bible to every state-sponsored primary... Read More »
Catholic Church promises to be a thorn in the side of new French President
The Catholic Church and other right-wing groups in France have given notice that they intend to resist the newly-elected... Read More »
