25/01/2025
Labour has come under fire for cutting £20 million in tax relief for churches, leaving 1,000 historic places of worship at risk of closure, while allocating a staggering £117 million to protect mosques. The move, branded a "worship tax" by critics, comes at a time when churches across the UK are also facing a surge in arson attacks. The Government’s decision to halve the tax relief available for church repairs has sparked anger among campaigners, who warn that without urgent funding, many historic buildings will fall into disrepair and face permanent closure....
Labour has come under fire for cutting £20 million in tax relief for churches, leaving 1,000 historic places of worship at risk of closure, while allocating a staggering £117 million to protect mos…