LGBTQ+ Church Debate: The Church of England faces fresh backlash after a senior Anglican voice called its move to bless same-sex relationships “a bridge too far,” citing internal tensions over conversion-practice bans. Publishing & Faith Culture: SPCK celebrates an “extraordinary year” after winning Publisher of the Year, with multiple book awards across Christian categories. Christian History in Britain: A new look at how seven Caribbean Christians shaped the early New Testament Church of God in Britain, starting in a Wolverhampton YMCA room. Youth Democracy at Risk: The UK Youth Parliament could be scrapped as funding beyond March 2027 remains unconfirmed, despite a government push to redesign youth empowerment. Housing Costs in Wales: Rent in Wales is rising, with Wales’ average private rent up to £846 a month, while some areas see sharper jumps. Music & Politics Clash: Ed Sheeran’s tour fallout over Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks keeps spreading, with artists dropping out and new statements flying. Hip-Hop Loss: MOBO-winning rapper Sway dies aged 44, remembered for a landmark win that helped put UK hip hop on the global map. Glasgow Music Community: Loud and Clear marks 30 years with a charity vinyl LP launch, backing The Beatson. Legal & Justice Reform: Andy Burnham is set to scrap plans for judge-only trials, while still aiming to limit defendants’ jury choice to tackle court backlogs. Royal & Media Culture: HarperCollins drops David Walliams’ back catalogue after harassment allegations, signalling a major shift in mainstream children’s publishing.