A Christian campaign group has called on Scotland to oppose incoming legislation aimed at banning the smacking of children.

As the first anniversary of the Calais 'Jungle' demolition approaches, a church in Essex said the situation has given the congregation a heart to help refugees.

The new Emissions Surcharge for drivers of the most environmentally-unfriendly vehicles in central London does not go far enough, Christian conservationists say.

A historic step towards allowing the first gay marriages in the Church of Scotland is expected to be taken at the General Assembly next week but it could still be years before such ceremonies take place.

A major step towards the first gay marriages will be taken at the Kirk’s General Assembly meeting in Edinburgh.