Turn fear into positive action to avert a ‘Winter of destitution’ says Bishop of Burnley

Aug 23, 2022 by

by Donna Birrell, Premier: The Bishop of Burnley says he fears a “Winter of destitution” unless action is taken to mitigate the effects of the energy price cap increase. The new price cap is due to be announced on Friday and...

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Christian charity calls for churches to step in to support schools after child inequality gap remains unchanged in 20 ye...

Aug 19, 2022 by

by Donna Birrell, Premier: The head of a Christian children’s charity has called for churches to step in to help support schools and families after a damning report on children’s attainment. Research by the Institute for...

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An angelic answer to the cost of living crisis: Thomas Aquinas

Aug 17, 2022 by

by Benedikt Koehler, The Article: The cost of living crisis calls for remedial intervention. On that much there is agreement. But what those measures should look like and who should benefit from them is up in the air. Party political...

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If you don’t give them Jesus, then what’s the point?

Jul 15, 2022 by

by Stephen Kneale, Building Jerusalem: There are no end of people offering different services in our town. Food banks are plenteous, for obvious reasons, and yet still we don’t have enough of them. English classes exist locally, but...

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Launch of new Poverty Strategy Commission in the UK

Jul 5, 2022 by

from Legatum Institute: Cross-party, cross-sectoral commission of politicians, business leaders and civil society unite to develop strategy to tackle persistent poverty in the UK. A group of the leading thinkers across left and right have...

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Briefing: Cost of Living Crisis and Mental Health

Jun 27, 2022 by

by Sorcha Connell, Religion Media Centre: The cost-of-living crisis, with huge rises in the prices of fuel and food, is already causing deep wounds among the poorest in society, according to the debt charity Christians Against Poverty. In...

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