Mark Caplin

Lords approve same-sex marriage Bill
Gay marriage is set to become law after the House of Lords gave its assent in the third reading stage of the Government's Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill.Â

Christian financial advisers want cap on interest rates to curb personal debt
The Association of Christian Financial Advisers has called for a cap on interest rates in response to new research showing people who take out payday loans are getting into more debt by using overdrafts to pay them off.
People with mental health problems at disadvantage in work assessment
The former Archdeacon of Wells is campaigning for a change in the way people with mental health problems are assessed for employment and support allowance. Â

Fighting corruption is everyone's responsibility
Tackling corruption is not only the job of business leaders and politicians but also needs individual action, says the Exposed campaign.

Church can save Big Society
The Church of England and its millions of members can still make the Government's flagging Big Society vision a reality, says a major report out this week.
Prayers for Syria
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has called for prayers in support of all those affected by the conflict in Syria.

Remembrance service on 25th anniversary of Piper Alpha disaster
A service is being held in Aberdeen to remember the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha disaster 25 years ago today.
Ousting of Morsi must be followed by 'proactive' reconciliation
The path of reconciliation and unity is the only way forward for Egypt after the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, says the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK.

Don't worry for us, but rejoice for us, says Egyptian Bible Society leader
The General Director of the Bible Society of Egypt is positive about the demonstrations that have led to the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Church schools can support children from 'chaotic' households
Michael Gove has said schools are becoming one of the main sources of stability for children growing up in broken and struggling households.

Church of England sees rise in giving
The Church of England saw parish incomes exceed £900 million for the first time since before the economic downturn, new figures show. Â

Church calls for inquiry into Stephen Lawrence claims
Allegations that police attempted to smear the family of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence must be fully investigated, the Church of England has said.Â
Church welcomes Scottish Government promise on same-sex discrimination
The Scottish Government has given assurances that it will be illegal for anyone to be discriminated against because they hold to the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Huge growth of black majority churches in London
London's Southwark area has seen a huge surge in the number of new churches, particularly black majority churches (BMCs).

Archbishop of Canterbury tells Egypt's Christians not to fear
With protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood due to take place on Sunday, the Archbishop of Canterbury has encouraged Christians in the country not to fear but to unite.

Archbishop of Canterbury brings message of peace to Jerusalem
People must see their shared humanity if they are to realise peace, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said in a visit to Jerusalem.