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One in 20 churches could shut by end of decade: Up to 2,000 places of worship face closure by 2030 as repair bills soar

One in 20 churches could shut by end of decade: Up to 2,000 places of worship face closure by 2030 as repair bills soar
The dire state of Britain's churches was revealed today with thousands facing closure within the next five years amid mounting concerns over soaring repair bills.

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