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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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Gordon Brown will address an audience at the UN in New York later, pushing for progress on international development goals set by world leaders. The prime minister will stress the importance of honouring commitments made in 2000 to tackle extreme poverty, promote universal primary education and gender equality, cut child deaths and combat diseases. Mr… Read more »
The government’s policy on global warming is “incoherent” and will not stem global warming, MPs have warned. The Commons environmental audit committee said ministers were failing to consider the latest scientific evidence – with the result targets to cut emissions will have little effect on global climate change. Given this, the government is “very unlikely”… Read more »