Ordained priest Prof. Martyn Percy says ending CofE's established status is "long overdue" and would "command widespread ...

The ugly resurgence of antisemitism is exposing the dangers of sectarian politics, Islamist extremism and the failure to ...

"Having any religion imposed upon pupils, and on staff, must be a cause for concern", says Lib Dem councillor Read More » ...

Professor Atkins has been offered a 'Prize for Excellence in Science and Education' in place of the original doctorate. The university is permitted to confer such a prize without approval, and ...

Announcing reforms to protect academics and students from harassment and censorship this week, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson made a robust defence of free speech and academic freedom.

NSS says bill intended to tackle unregistered faith schools may entrench lower standards for children in some religious communities A Government bill intended to tackle the problem of unregistered ...

The British public think the relationship between Church and state is "outdated and in need of reform", according to a new report. Research by More In Common has found most people oppose Church of ...

New NSS-commissioned research reveals Britons are quietly but firmly secularist in instinct. Stephen Evans says in our increasingly diverse society, secularism is not a niche ideological project – it ...

The Government's new social cohesion strategy contains welcome language on free speech and liberal values – but reveals a continuing tendency to pander to faith-based pressure. The Government has ...

Circumcision of boys may constitute "child cruelty" and prosecutors instructed to consult child abuse guidance New Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance on offences against the person includes male ...