YouGov withdraws survey said to show rising church attendance in England and Wales

Research suggested resurgence in Christianity, especially among young people, but some respondents found to be fraudulent

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Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel’s climate attacks

Exclusive: Paul Marshall also challenged over his own ‘misleading’ statements and £1.8bn of fossil fuel investments in his hedge fund

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Former cancer nurse Mullally becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury

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Wednesday briefing: ​Can Sarah Mullally steer the Church of England back into safer waters?

In today’s newsletter: The first woman to hold the position of archbishop of Canterbury arrives at a time of transition with hopes that she can restore the church’s reputation

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There’s nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right’s attacks on worship | Arun Arora https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/20/muslim-prayers-trafalgar-square-nick-timothy #Religion #Islamophobia #Anglicanism #Islam #Christianity #NigelFarage #KemiBadenoch #Politics #UkNews
There’s nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right’s attacks on worship

At a time when Britain has never felt more divided, we should draw on Christian values to reject hate and focus on what unites us, says Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall

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Graves in England and Wales could be reused after 100 years

Law Commission wants to modernise law relating to cremation and burial and create more capacity

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Down with the neo-puritans: I say a true Christian can watch horror films – and Emmerdale

My praise for the movie Send Help drew brickbats. If it’s new Puritans versus liberal cavaliers, I know which side I’m on, says vicar and standup comedian Ravi Holy

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Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality

Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting

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New archbishop of Canterbury pledges to rebuild trust in church’s handling of abuse

Sarah Mullally says Church of England has ‘fallen tragically short’ after predecessor resigned over significant failings

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C of E bishops criticise UK inaction over Israel’s ‘West Bank de facto annexation’

Three bishops accuse British government of contributing to ‘culture of impunity’ in the occupied territory

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