British Isles

CofE national director resigns over same-sex prayers

05 Feb 2026
The national director of the CofE Evangelical Council, Revd John Dunnett, has resigned as an honorary canon of Chelmsford Cathedral in response to its decision to use the Prayers of Love and Faith to bless same-sex…

Archbishop of Canterbury praises King’s ‘deep Christian faith’

05 Feb 2026
Archbishop Sarah Mullally has formally paid homage to the King at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant moment at the start of her ministry as Archbishop of Canterbury. During the ceremony, she took an oath recognising the…

Sarah Mullally formally confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

29 Jan 2026
Sarah Mullally has been formally confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury during a service at St Paul’s Cathedral. This was the legal moment when the responsibilities of the office were vested in her, ahead of…

UK and China sign agreements in landmark visit

29 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer has concluded a landmark bilateral meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first visit by a British prime minister to China in eight years. The talks, held at the Great Hall…