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Quakers welcome Supreme Court appeal ruling on ethical investments
29 April 2020
Quakers in Britain today welcome the UK Supreme Court's ruling affirming the right of local authorities to make ethical choices in their pension investments.
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Quakers seek a 'climate Budget'
2 March 2020
Quakers in Britain are calling for action on climate to be at the heart of the government's Budget (on Wednesday 11 March). They set out six key actions needed to redirect public spending towards a just transition and ensure climate damage is factored into investment decisions.
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Young Quakers want climate crisis education
25 February 2020
Quakers in Britain have joined education charities, unions and environmental NGOs in signing up to Teach the Future, a youth-led campaign to put the climate crisis at the heart of the education system.
They will be taking their message to parliamentarians this week (26 February).
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Quakers join call to oppose Trump 'peace plan'
28 January 2020
Ahead of an expected announcement today from the US President, Quakers in Britain have joined widespread calls for the UK government to challenge Donald Trump's expected peace plan.
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Quakers mark Brexit
28 January 2020
Quakers in Britain and on the island of Ireland reaffirm their shared friendship and unity as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
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Standing together against hatred
27 January 2020
Quakers across Britain are commemorating #HolocaustMemorialDay.