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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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Mervyn King will continue to serve as governor of the Bank of England, it was confirmed this morning. The 59-year-old was reappointed by the Queen after Gordon Brown finally affirmed his confidence in the governor. There had been widespread speculation Mr King’s re-appointment hung in the balance as a result of his initial response to… Read more »
Alistair Darling has unveiled proposals to make it easier for the banking authorities to take over troubled banks. The move will enable the Bank of England and Financial Services Authority (FSA) to launch a secret takeover of a failing bank, in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year’s run on Northern Rock. The… Read more »