CI News: 14 August 2026

In CI News this week: The Scottish Government wastes thousands of pounds on a ‘conversion practices’ helpline, the Institute urges the Prime Minister to address the scourge of gambling, and Britain strengthens protections for women’s tennis.

You can download the video via <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f6cbubjon14u8m94tz8xe/CI-News-140826.mp4?rlkey=diocbex2u2osn6k1xmg9umn8h&dl=0">this link</a>.

<h2>Featured stories</h2>

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<li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/72k-conversion-therapy-helpline-receives-just-4-calls-in-3-month/?v140826">£72k ‘conversion practices’ helpline takes just 4 calls in 3 months</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-urges-no-10-to-tackle-gambling-scourge/?v140826">CI urges No. 10 to tackle ‘gambling scourge’</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-govts-cohabitation-plans-could-have-gifted-millions-to-taylor-swift-ex/?v140826">CI: ‘Govt’s cohabitation plans could have gifted millions to Taylor Swift ex’</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/british-tennis-strengthens-protections-for-womens-game/?v140826">British tennis strengthens protections for women’s game</a></li>

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