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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 oldest and poorest UK pensioners are suffering disproportionately from inflation, with rates double that of non-pensioners. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), the most impoverished pensioners have an average inflation rate of nine per cent, compared to 5.4 per cent for non-pensioners. The Liberal Democrats say the figures prove that pensioners are… Read more »
Average pay rises of 58 per cent have failed to make GPs any more productive, according to an influential group of MPs. The MPs’ report found many GPs are now putting in fewer hours and are cutting down on their commitments to patients since changes to GP contracts, which cost £1.8 billion, were implemented. Nurses… Read more »
