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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 government was yesterday warned against “macho posturing” over public sector pay, as union leaders criticised proposals to offer workers three-year pay deals. Gordon Brown wants public sector workers to accept low-cost long-term pay deals. Outlining the proposal at his monthly press conference yesterday, the prime minister said long-term pay settlements would guard against inflation… Read more »
Delays and cancellations across the rail network were “unacceptable” and a “fiasco,” MPs said last night. In a House of Commons debate, MPs criticised the overrunning engineering work on the West Coast Mainline and at Liverpool Street Station, London, both of which caused significant disruption to commuters returning from the Christmas break. However, a Conservative… Read more »