Ruth Peacock

Ruth is the leader of the Religion Media Centre project and oversees its work. After studying theology and teaching RE, she trained as a journalist on a local paper, freelanced in print and radio and then joined the BBC, working in many news departments, including the main newsgathering desk. She also worked on the BBC’s move into the new W1 building and studied organisational change.

Written Content

Religion news 13 March 2024

Archbishops warn government’s new definition of extremism will risk more division; No evidence of Church of England ‘conveyor belt’ for asylum claims; Moves to allow assisted dying in the UK and France

Religion news 11 March 2024

Ramadan starts this week with tribute to Muslims enriching British society; Government’s anti-Muslim hatred working group has not met for four years; Pope says Ukraine should have courage of white flag to negotiate peace

Religion news 8 March 2024

Cardinal calls a day of prayer today for peace in Israel / Gaza; Ap of Canterbury “deeply horrified by Israel’s bombardment and siege of Gaza”; MCB’s Centre for Media Monitoring reviews reporting of Israel / Gaza war

Religion news 7 March 2024

Bishop backs Lords amendment safeguarding children at risk of being deported to Rwanda; Research on role of Christian nationalism in US elections; £1million for a war memorial to Muslims who died in both world wars

Religion news 6 March 2024

Campaign launched to open British mosques to women; Bishop calls for public debate on a prison system which “makes no sense”; 100 Tibetan Buddhist monks detained after protests in China

Religion news 4 March 2024

PM’s speech on forces tearing apart multi-faith Britain meets mixed response; Campaign urges all Muslims to vote as one in general election; Multi Brit award winner Raye credits Christian faith for her love of music

Religion news 1 March 2024

Holocaust survivor tells Prince of Wales this is the worst period for antisemitism since the war; 2021 census shows “persistent inequality” of British Muslims; Archbishop apologises for refusal to meet Palestinian Christian leader – and the meeting is back on

Religion news 29 February 2024

Lords criticise Media Bill’s removal of requirement to include religious programmes; Pope Francis has hospital tests after suffering from flu; Women’s Faith Forum seeks unity to challenge hate crime; Archbishops’ Council member will ask for review of safeguarding steering group

Religion news 28 February 2024

Lords debate Media Bill today amid concerns for future of religious broadcasting; CofE same sex blessing decisions delayed to await concrete proposals; Islamophobia definition and explainer