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Leaders from the UK’s major faith groups and faith-based aid charities met virtually today to discuss the global impact of coronavirus on religious communities.
Armed Forces personnel and Hindu Communities have come together once again to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
An operations-ready prayer book has been reintroduced for Sikh service personnel, reviving a tradition last seen in the British Indian Army during WW1.
As numbers of the new variant continue to rise at an alarming rate, the government today joined forces with faith leaders to help spread the message that booster vaccines are critical in our fight against the virus.
Defence Minister Baroness Goldie has visited the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at Avanti House, an inclusive Hindu Faith School in Stanmore, as part of Inter Faith Week.
Faith leaders and leading scientists joined at the Vatican to raise ambition ahead of COP26.
Seven more faith and belief groups are to be permanently represented during the National Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph from this year.
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the High-Level Meeting on the Rights of Minorities
Hindus and non-Hindus from the Armed Forces got together with local communities for Raksha Bandhan, the Hindu festival that celebrates bonds of protection.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Field gave a statement in Parliament on the government's commitment to promoting freedom of religion or belief.
The Armed Forces Hindu Network marked Diwali with an engagement event bringing together key figures from the Hindu community, Government and Ministry of Defence.
Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed people from across the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities to celebrate Diwali at Downing Street.
At an event co-hosted with Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Lord Ahmad spoke on how the UK promotes and protects freedom of religion or belief around the world.
People and faith groups urged to reach out to one another and build local networks to support their communities and to bridge divides and extend understanding.
The Prime Minister sends her best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.
Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship.
Minister for Human Rights Lord Ahmad spoke to the All Party Parliamentary Group on this issue about progress of freedom of religion or belief internationally.
Damian Hinds hosts round-table with representatives from all major faiths to discuss benefits of academy status.
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Bhaarat Welfare Trust, charity number 1077821.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Laing on 04 July 2019.
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