# CI News: 20 February 2026

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Podcast: [Teaching for today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-for-today-975796)
Published: 2026-02-20T16:16:26+00:00
Episode link: https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/ci-news-20-february-2026-2/
Audio file: https://www.christian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/20-Feb-26-CI-News-AUDIO.mp3
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Duration seconds: 290

## Resource

In CI News this week: Northern Ireland pauses its participation in NHS England’s controversial puberty blocker trial, Holyrood legislates to weaken parental opt-out protections in schools, and the CI launches its brand new Faith in Action podcast . You can download the video via this link . Featured stories NI puts puberty-blocker trial participation on hold Holyrood passes controversial Bill to weaken parental opt-out in schools Tribunal told to reconsider case of Christian social worker denied job Faith in Action: a new CI podcast

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