Religious groups have issued statements welcoming the UK government's Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill, which is officially published today.

Quakers in Britain say that they are very much looking forward to the celebration of same-sex marriages in their places of worship.

Quakers from six continents have assembled in Kenya this week for their international conference. They will focus on "living the Kingdom of God in a broken world".

Quakers in Britain have issued a statement welcoming the opportunity to register their premises for civil partnerships from next week.