China Detains Leaders of Underground Early Rain Church
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
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Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
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