Three of Britain's leading Free Churches have applauded the decision of the UK Parliament to reject military action in Syria.

The Government has broken a pledge to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. Five UK churches have expressed disappointment at the abandonment of the policy

Staff working for the United Reformed Church national HQ have given blood as part of a churches' campaign for National Blood Week.

Religious leaders from across the G8 countries have called on heads of government to follow the UK in fulfilling existing commitments to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on aid.