A noted evangelical from the black churches has been appointed by Christian Aid as the head of its new London regional team.

Christian Aid has welcomed a House of Commons committee’s report on tax dodging by multinationals, which puts morality at the heart of the tax debate.

International NGOs have welcomed the commencement of a ceasefire in Gaza and urged all parties to reach a lasting, comprehensive and just peace.

The coalition government is refusing to support recommendations that would increase transparency and reduce tax dodging in countries both rich and poor.