Churches are urging the Government not to shackle the UK to a £55 billion spending commitment on Trident over the next 15 years.

The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the United Reformed Church and the Quakers in Britain have called for Parliament to reject a benefit cap.

Free Church leaders in Britain have welcomed the breakthrough at climate change talks in Durban, but warned of significant future dangers.

Young Methodists are holding two services of Remembrance on Twitter on Sunday, raising awareness of groups working for peace and supporting war veterans and victims.