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Fri, 02 Feb 2018
NSS urges Government not to be pushed into funding Church repairs
The NSS has urged the Government to take the Church of England's wealth into account before giving it grants for building repairs.
Thu, 01 Feb 2018
NSS welcomes Home Office decision not to regulate sharia ‘courts’
The NSS has welcomed the Home Office's rejection of proposals to regulate sharia 'courts', which were made in an official review today.
Thu, 01 Feb 2018
Ofsted head: school leaders should promote “muscular liberalism”
The NSS has welcomed a call from the head of education watchdog Ofsted for head teachers to confront religious extremists.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
Lewis cinema shows Star Wars on first Sunday opening
The Isle of Lewis's cinema has opened on a Sunday for the first time as it held a trial screening in the face of Sabbatarian opposition.
Fri, 26 Jan 2018
Peer: conscientious objection bill is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”
An NSS honorary associate has criticised a proposal to extend medical practitioners' rights not to do their duties on religious grounds.
Opinion
The Government is preparing to extend religious selection in faith schools. Keith Sharpe contrasts its willingness to cause greater segregation with French efforts to encourage integration in the wake of terror attacks.
Schools and segregation: a lesson from France
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
Islamists and their apologists have dominated coverage of the Government's appointment of Sara Khan, says Chris Sloggett. Journalists should stop indulging them just because they shout loudly.
Why are journalists dancing to the Islamists’ tune over Sara Khan?
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Amid a series of concessions to religious hardliners, Stephen Evans says those brave enough to resist their demands need much more support.
Religious bullies are on a roll. It’s time we all stood up to them
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Megan Manson takes on common myths about the 50% cap on children admitted on religious grounds to faith schools.
Faith School Admissions: Four Myths Busted
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
In light of the recent protests in Iran, and the rise of Islamist extremism throughout the world, Megan Manson looks back at the graphic novel Persepolis, published nearly 20 years ago.
Book review: 'Persepolis'
Tue, 16 Jan 2018