Religion news 14 September 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Vacuum of community reporting as funding is withdrawn, could be filled by collaboration with neighbourhood papers and community radio stations