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journalists and other media professionals
cover world religion and beliefs
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Briefings
Our online briefings help journalists discover
more about stories in the news, finding
new angles and helpful contacts
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Events
Explore our events including lectures, Religion Media Festival,
and Creating Connections events where we
raise understanding between religious groups and the media

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Factsheets

Factsheet: Death and funerals in world religions
Historically, religious funerals mostly aimed to help the deceased in...
Factsheet: Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses are the followers of a Christian-based religion perhaps...
Factfile: The UK government’s Islamophobia working group
Consultation on a new definition of Islamophobia has closed, and...
Explainer: Background to Assisted Dying Bill
Introduction to the definition and ethical debate over assisted dying,...
Explainer: Rastafarianism
Explainer on Rastafarianism, the faith and political movement made famous...
Factsheet: Monasticism in the UK
Facts, beliefs and appeal of the monastic tradition in Britain
Factsheet: Advent
Explainer on Advent and Christmas, including outline of special services...
Factsheet: Christmas
Christmas is one of the major annual festivals in Christianity,...

Briefings

Aiming to help journalists discover more about stories in the news, finding new angles, deepening understanding, and conversing with those who make the news

Morning News Bulletin

A round-up of stories about religion and belief from the UK and around the world, including links to original sources and news reports. You can have these sent straight to your inbox every weekday by signing up here.

Religion news 30 October 2025
King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary;...
Religion news 29 October 2025
Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism; CofE...

Events

Our annual Religion Media Festival includes panel discussions and a presentation from a keynote speaker. Our lectures offer a platform for speakers in the public eye to address key issues in society. Our Creating Connections events raise understanding between religious groups and the media, exploring new stories, breaking down misunderstanding, and showcasing the expertise of RE teachers and academics.

Our Contributors

Get to know our team of experienced journalists who work with our network of reputable commentators, providing insight and analysis on current religion and belief stories, updated every day.

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