News in brief 

Brexit

UK-EU trade talks are continuing; the deadline to agree an extension to the Brexit transition period is the end of June. Dave Borlase says: “The EU will no doubt use this virus to try to push back the end … Read More

National News

by Andrew Halloway

Civil servants are ‘puppets’ of abortion industry Pro-abortion lobby has “privileged access” to heart of government

A recent legal challenge over ‘DIY’ abortions carried out by women at home has revealed that the Department of Health works … Read More

Christian politician admits she’s hated 

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 03:28 pm

Uncompromising: Kate Forbes MSP 

A Christian MSP has opened up about the abuse she has experienced for her faith-inspired views.

Kate Forbes, the Scottish Finance Secretary, says God is her “anchor” … Read More

Christians help neighbours in crisis

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 03:29 pm

Supermarket shelves have been emptying as shoppers panic

As panic buying makes it difficult for some people to get what they need, churches are offering help to the vulnerable during the … Read More

“Love your neighbour,” says Archbishop

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 03:58 pm

RETIREMENT may be looming for the Archbishop of York (officially on 7 June), but he remains focused on Gospel mission.

The Most Rev Dr John Sentamu was due to be a … Read More

Ex-trans takes NHS to court over sex change

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 03:55 pm

Transgender regret: Keira Bell (BBC)

A woman who, as a child, falsely believed she was a man is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic for making her transition … Read More

Drag queen school visit praised by politician

Last updated on April 3rd, 2020 at 03:56 pm

After an X-rated drag queen was invited to read to children at a Scottish school, a politician praised the event and called objecting parents “homophobic”.

SNP MP Mhairi Black also mocked … Read More

Government calms gay marriage fears

Now that same-sex marriage has been made legal in Northern Ireland, Secretary of State Julian Smith has reassured religious groups that their freedom of speech will be protected.

Smith promised legislation for free speech after the Christian Institute threatened legal … Read More

High Court to decide if kids should be given trans drugs

A former psychiatric nurse at the Tavistock Clinic, which helps teens change their gender medically, is launching legal action against her former employer.

Susan Evans says that puberty blockers for under-18s should be illegal and that children, including some who … Read More

London outreach sees hundreds turn to Christ

‘The Turning’, a simple evangelistic initiative, has been reaping a harvest in London.

Rev Alex Afriyie of the London Turning Team reports that after just “one hour of evangelism over 100 people responded to the Gospel in prayer”.

After three … Read More