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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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Hedge funds active in financial short-selling were investing MPs’ pensions, it was revealed today. With short-selling being blamed for the downfall of HBOS among other banks around the world through pushing down the share price and decimating confidence in a rocky sector, MPs was among the first to criticise the City. However, it now appears… Read more »
Gordon Brown has said he is confident the deal by Lloyds TSB to buy Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) will go ahead. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Brown said that he had spoken to both parties and was unconcerned over suggestions that Lloyds would try and renegotiate the deal as HBOS shares fell almost 14… Read more »