British Isles

Government Sharia inquiry ceases after ‘challenges’

08 Aug 2011
An investigation into how Sharia courts are operating in the UK has been dropped after the inquiry faced ‘challenges to undertaking more robust research’, reports Christian Concern for our Nation. The Ministry of Justice probe was…

Equality Commissioner: we’ll backtrack on religious liberty

08 Aug 2011
The equality commission’s commitment to protect religious liberty in the workplace has been put in doubt by one of its own commissioners. Angela Mason claims the commission will break its promise to support the principle of…

Agapé to unveil vision for UK

08 Aug 2011
Christian ministry Agapé is set to unveil its vision for spiritual transformation in the UK this month. It is holding a celebration at the Broadway cinema in Nottingham on August 20 during which its new national…

Quakers consider economic justice and sustainable living

28 Jul 2011
More than 1,500 Quakers will gather in Canterbury next week for their annual meeting to discern the way ahead for Quakers in Britain. The eight-day programme for all ages will be a mix of worship, learning,…