The church does not have a monopoly on God but must serve humanity with extravagant hospitality and humility, the new Vice-President of the Methodist Conference has told the Church's annual gathering.

Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Church leaders have welcomed the passing of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act in parliament yesterday.

The Methodist Church in Britain has launched a new Methodist Heritage Handbook, saying that retelling the denomination’s story will strengthen the mission of the Church.

MPs have voted for a bill to restrict 'vulture funds' – companies that buy up poor country debts cheaply, and then sue for massive profits. However, the Conservative Party has been criticised for slowing down the Bill's progress.