Quaker’s book banned in Russia
20th June 2025

Quaker’s book banned in Russia

by Rebecca Hardy
20th June 2025

Friends quiz MP on arms to Israel

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers joined thousands of people this month in vigils calling for the UK government to do more for peace in Gaza. 

20th June 2025

BYM urges PM to act on Gaza

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has written to the government stating Quakers’ belief that genocide is underway in Gaza and calling again for a ban on arms sales to Israel. 

20th June 2025

Gorsedd honour for Welsh Friend

by Rebecca Hardy

A Friend from Crynwyr Cymru / Quakers in Wales (CCQW) has been made a member of the Gorsedd y Beirdd / Gorsedd of the Bards.

20th June 2025

‘Record turnout’ at QSA YM session

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Social Action (QSA) has said it received ‘a record turnout’ at the charity’s special interest meeting in the run-up to this year’s Yearly Meeting (YM). 

Tim Gee to give Backhouse Lecture
13th June 2025

Tim Gee to give Backhouse Lecture

by Rebecca Hardy
13th June 2025

Lancaster Quakers apologise for slavery links

by Rebecca Hardy

Lancaster Friends have issued an apology for local Quaker involvement in the trade of enslaved people.

13th June 2025

QARN shares criticism of PM’s speech

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has backed a robust response to Keir Starmer’s controversial speech on migrants last month. The comments from the prime minister – in…

13th June 2025

BYM criticises new defence review

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has criticised the UK government’s new Strategic Defence Review, saying it prepares the country for more war instead of investing in peace.

13th June 2025

Writers echo ‘genocidal’ charge

by Rebecca Hardy

Three hundred and eighty writers and organisations have signed a letter echoing Britain Yearly Meeting’s discernment that the Israeli government’s war in Gaza is genocidal and…

Verity Watts premieres PEACE commission
6th June 2025

Verity Watts premieres PEACE commission

by Rebecca Hardy
6th June 2025

Friends press MPs on irregular asylum routes

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) is urging MPs not to deny citizenship to people seeking asylum if they arrived through irregular routes.