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David Cameron warned not to extend new Sunday trading laws past Olympics
August 14th, 2012 | Social
David Cameron has been warned that applying the extended trading hours past the Olympics period would represent a ‘major breach of trust’ by the Coalition.
Judge rules that boy’s life-support unit can be switched off without parental consent
August 13th, 2012 | End of life
A Judge ruled on Friday 10 August that doctors can switch off a young boy’s life-support system even though his Christian parents wanted him to be kept alive as they still had hope of his recovery.
New report suggests Equality Commission should be abolished
August 9th, 2012 | Equality, Social, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) should be abolished as it does not contribute anything meaningful to Britain, according to a new report from independent think tank Civitas.
Senior Labour figure calls for legislation change over gambling laws
August 8th, 2012 | Social
Senior Labour figure Harriet Harman has called for a tightening of gambling laws this week and admitted that the Labour Government was wrong to allow high-stakes gambling machines to flourish on British high streets.
Gloucester Council backs down after Christian group stopped from sharing faith
August 5th, 2012 | Religious Freedom
Gloucester City Council has issued an apology after stopping a Christian group from handing out Christian literature in the city centre.
US restaurant chain attacked for supporting marriage
August 3rd, 2012 | Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Two American city mayors want to stop a sandwich chain from opening new stores in their cities after the president of the company expressed his support for traditional marriage.
Tory same-sex 'marriage' proposals cause membership plunge
July 31st, 2012 | Social, Sexual Orientation
David Cameron’s plan to redefine marriage has caused a huge plunge in Conservative Party membership, it has been reported.
Christian faces expulsion from Greens
July 27th, 2012 | Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
A Green Party councillor could face expulsion after being the only elected member of the Brighton and Hove City Council to vote against a motion in support of the Government’s plans to legalise same-sex ‘marriages.’
PM on collision course with Church as UK Governments press ahead with redefining marriage
July 25th, 2012 | Family, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
David Cameron announced last night that he is determined to legislate for ‘same-sex marriage’ by 2015 and directly attacked the mainstream churches’ position on the issue.
Sunday trading laws suspended for Olympics
July 23rd, 2012 | Employment
The government has lifted Sunday trading laws for the duration of the Olympics in an attempt to boost the economy, the BBC has reported.
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