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08/07/2013
CofE Begin New Debate Of Female Bishops
A renewed attempt to women bishops within the Church of England is to be debated by the ruling general synod.
The meeting being held in York will discuss and vote on the wording of a proposed controversial new church law.
A decision on the law will then be taken at a future meeting of the general synod.
Previous attempts at legislation have failed, with the most recent being thrown out in November.
It had passed both the House of Bishops and House of Clergy, but was defeated in the House of Laity.
(MH/JP)
The meeting being held in York will discuss and vote on the wording of a proposed controversial new church law.
A decision on the law will then be taken at a future meeting of the general synod.
Previous attempts at legislation have failed, with the most recent being thrown out in November.
It had passed both the House of Bishops and House of Clergy, but was defeated in the House of Laity.
(MH/JP)
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Women clergy are to attend Church of England bishops’ meetings for the first time. It has been reported that at least eight senior women clergy, such as deans and archdeacons, are to participate as non-voting members of the House of Bishops. The Church of England has made the move in response to the defeat of attempts to create women bishops.
Women Clergy Attend First Bishops' Meetings
Women clergy are to attend Church of England bishops’ meetings for the first time. It has been reported that at least eight senior women clergy, such as deans and archdeacons, are to participate as non-voting members of the House of Bishops. The Church of England has made the move in response to the defeat of attempts to create women bishops.
08 July 2008
Women Bishops Backed By Church Ruling Body
The Church of England is facing controversy over its decision to throw out compromise proposals over women bishops. The Church of England's ruling General Synod has voted to consecrate women as bishops but has also approved a code of practise aimed at reassuring opponents.
Women Bishops Backed By Church Ruling Body
The Church of England is facing controversy over its decision to throw out compromise proposals over women bishops. The Church of England's ruling General Synod has voted to consecrate women as bishops but has also approved a code of practise aimed at reassuring opponents.
29 February 2008
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
13 August 2007
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
12 December 2005
House price inflation drops
Annual house price inflation dropped again in October, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. House price inflation was 2.2% in October, a fall from September’s figure of 3.3%. The ODPM reported that the average house price in the UK was £186,103 in October, compared with £186,755 in September.
House price inflation drops
Annual house price inflation dropped again in October, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. House price inflation was 2.2% in October, a fall from September’s figure of 3.3%. The ODPM reported that the average house price in the UK was £186,103 in October, compared with £186,755 in September.
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