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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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The Conservatives have positioned themselves as the natural heirs to Tony Blair, pledging to continue the Labour leader’s reforms of hospitals and schools. The increasingly centrist Tory party are using Mr Blair’s departure to warn of a “lurch to the left” in the Labour party. Speaking in London, the shadow chancellor George Osborn pointed to… Read more »
A public inquiry has begun into plans to expand Stansted airport. BAA intends to increase passenger numbers in the Essex airport from 25 million to 35 million per year and increase permissible air traffic movements from 241,000 to 264,000. But the plans have been rejected by Uttlesford district council and a decision over the proposals… Read more »