Religion news 14 September 2023
UK Muslim charities’ emergency support for Libya and Morocco; Ronaldo is baptised, confirmed and given communion in Brazil; New Wine distances itself from Mike Pilavachi investigation; MPs call for release of Sikh blogger Jagtar Singh Johal
Briefing: Budget cuts by Meta and BBC ‘a hammer blow’ to community journalism
In this RMC briefing, we discuss the value and importance of community reporting, why it is under threat, and how it can continue
Religion news 13 September 2023
Funding cuts ‘a hammer blow’ to community journalism; Major appeals after floods and earthquake devastate north Africa; Report calls for mindfulness room in parliament amid growing popularity
Budget cuts by Meta and BBC ‘a hammer blow’ to community journalism
Vacuum of community reporting as funding is withdrawn, could be filled by collaboration with neighbourhood papers and community radio stations
