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We will cover your whole VAT bill, says Osborne
THE Government will find an extra £30 million a year to help repay the VAT bill on alterations to listed places of worship, it was announced yesterday.
Church talks with News Corp directors
THE Church Commissioners are engaged in board-level dialogue with Rupert Murdochs News Corporation, in which they hold £3.9 million of shares.
Dalai Lama receives his award - and gives it away
THE Dalai Lama has pledged to donate most of the £1.1-million Templeton Prize, which he was awarded at a ceremony on Monday, to Save the Children.
Gay hurt over Irish marriage motion
Gregg Ryan, Ireland Correspondent, reports from the Church of Ireland Synod in Dublin
Obama backs gay marriage
PRESIDENT Barack Obamas announcement of his personal support for same-sex marriage has divided leaders and congregations in black churches.
Sudan: bishops say Enough is enough
BISHOPS in South Sudan have said that they are ready to do all in their power to put an end to the conflict with Sudan.