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A scientific panel has said that controversial techniques to create three- and four-parent babies are not ‘unsafe’, but further tests need to be completed. Professor Andy Greenfield, who chaired the panel, said safety was ‘not a…
Over 8 million abortions since 1967 Act
19 Jun 2014
The number of abortions has risen to more than 8 million in Great Britain since the practice was legalised, according to the latest Department of Health statistics for 2013. MPs have criticised the way abortion is…
A major research project will reveal the scope of families work in the majority of UK Churches. Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape is thought to be the first project of its kind in the UK and…
'Revenge evictions' rising, says housing charity
19 Jun 2014
New figures from the helpline of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter show a massive rise in calls from renters at risk of losing their homes. Shelter have called for better protection for renters as the…
Iran: Happiness in short supply
19 Jun 2014
Iranians report highest negative emotions, second only to Iraq. The media storm that erupted after police arrested six young Iranians for dancing to the Pharrell Williams song ‘Happy’ in an online video prompted Iranian President Hassan…
Syria: Aid urgently needed for Aleppo
19 Jun 2014
Last Friday a 15-truck convoy delivered to Syrian Arab Red Crescent warehouses desperately-needed food aid for 30,000 people, medicine for 15,000 people and essential household items for 10,000 people. This aid is part of a plan…