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6 Jul 2012
Quakers welcome Deputy Prime Minister’s support for same-sex marriage

Quakers in Britain have welcomed the personal support given by the Deputy Prime Minister for the right of same-sex couples to marry in places of worship.

6 Jul 2012
Disadvantage among children and families is set to rise dramatically

The number of children living in vulnerable families in Britain will rise markedly to over one million by 2051, unless critical action is taken, say charities.

5 Jul 2012
Christian Aid release funds as monsoon rains sweep through Bangladesh

Monsoon rains in Bangladesh have caused flash floods and landslides. There are an estimated 121 fatalities and one million people are marooned.

5 Jul 2012
Pressure mounts on Natural History Museum to sever links with arms trade

Pressure is growing on the Natural History Museum to cancel a reception to mark the opening of Farnborough International.

4 Jul 2012
UK MPs urge Brazil to save 'Earth’s most threatened tribe'

Dozens of British politicians are calling on Brazil to save Earth’s most threatened tribe by halting illegal logging and land invasions in their territory.

4 Jul 2012
Experts warn of 'political controversy' over relocating Trident

Trident faces public opposition whether or not it is forced out of Scotland, experts have told the House of Commons Defence Committee.

3 Jul 2012
There is no wealth but life
3 Jul 2012
UK is now a tax haven, says top Christian accountant

One of Britain's most well-known Christian accountants has described the UK as a tax haven for the rich in which the poor are now paying more in tax.

3 Jul 2012
Methodist conference told 'UK is a tax haven'

Richard Murphy a Quaker, commentator and founder of the Tax Justice Network gave the Beckly lecture at the annual Methodist Conference yesterday (2 July)

3 Jul 2012
Global pressure on Brazil over 'Earth's most threatened tribe'

Dozens of British politicians have joined an international campaign calling on Brazil to save “Earth’s most threatened tribe" by halting illegal logging.