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March 7, 2006

Church investment body snubs Synod over Caterpillar

In a move that will be seen by campaigners as a snub to the Church of England's 'Parliament', the Churchís Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) has said it will not recommend disinvestment from the controversial US company Caterpillar
February 28, 2006

Church withdraws from controversial property purchase

The Commissioners of the Church of England, responsible for over £4 billion of investments, have withdrawn from a controversial £2.5 million house purchase for the next Bishop of Oxford.
February 24, 2006

Home Office findings on restorative justice 'very positive'

The findings of Home Office research into restorative justice projects which bring together victims of crime and offenders, have been welcomed as 'very positive'.
February 22, 2006

BNP's claims about religion are absurd but dangerous says thinktank

BNP's claims about religion are absurd but dangerous says thinktank

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February 16, 2006

Church-based campaign pickets retail chain for exploiting poor

A church-based campaign has picketed a retail chain for charging 'pernicious' prices for consumer goods, from home entertainment systems to kitchen appliances.
February 7, 2006

C of E's disinvestment vote increases risk for arms dealers say campaigners

A landmark vote by the Church of England to ditch investments in companies fuelling the occupation of Palestine increases commercial risks for companies supplying military equipment to repressive regimes elsewhere, say UK arms trade campaigners.
January 27, 2006

Alternative Jesus play to feature Oasis, Smiths and Happy Mondays

An alternative Passion this Easter in which pop performers will dramatise the last hours of the life of Christ with the misery-laden lyrics of bands from Oasis to The Smiths, is being produced by the BBC.
January 23, 2006

Christian-Muslim Forum and Islam Expo seek to build bridges

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to host the inaugural meeting and formal launch tomorrow of a new Christian-Muslim Forum in the UK.
January 14, 2006

Gordon Brown calls for a day to celebrate Britishness

British chancellor Gordon Brown will today propose that Remembrance Sunday might be developed further into a patriotic national day to celebrate British history, achievements and culture, reports the Guardian newspaper.
January 12, 2006

Cardinal in row over 're-Christianising' Scotland

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has caused controversy among non-Christian faiths by telling them that they needed to realise they live in a Christian country.

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