# CI News: 16 January 2026

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Podcast: [Teaching for today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-for-today-975796)
Published: 2026-01-16T19:28:40+00:00
Episode link: https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/ci-news-16-january-2026-2/
Audio file: https://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/16-Jan-26-CI-News-AUDIO.mp3
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Duration seconds: 393

## Resource

In CI News this week: More abortions are taking place in England and Wales than ever before, Open Doors’ World Watch List 2026 records unprecedented levels of persecution against Christians, and a win for nurses in Darlington as an Employment Tribunal rules that an NHS transgender policy is unlawful. You can download the video via this link . Featured stories Abortions at highest level ever in England and Wales Open Doors reports global rise in Christian persecution UK Govt to criminalise ‘disgusting’ AI-generated nudes Bible sales reach record high, as Gen Z shows increasing openness Win for Darlington nurses in changing rooms privacy case

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