Religious leaders in Britain must make themselves more available to journalists to provide "authentic, mainstream" views, says a leading Muslim.

British Muslims for Secular Democracy has announced that it is joining the Accord Coalition, which brings together religious and non-religious groups to promote community schooling and reform the way faith schools currently operate.

A Church in Wales appeal for humanitarian aid to war-damaged Gaza has received the backing of a group of young Muslims, as well as members of the public from all faiths and none.