CI News: 20 February 2026

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.

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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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