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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 Murdoch’s 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 Obama’s 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.