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

The Church of Scotland has joined leading charities, faith groups and trade unions in urging Scottish MPs to uphold the Lords amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill.

Human rights lawyer, Rachel Brett, will deliver the 150th Swarthmore Lecture in London in May, on Quaker work on human rights at the UN.

Quakers in Britain have made a public declaration of support for the Occupy London Stock Exchange protesters, as they face a renewed eviction threat.