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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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New figures showing record new levels of truancy in English schools have been released by the government. Figures published today by the Department for Children, Schools and Families show that around 63,000 pupils skipped class every day in 2006/07. This equates to nearly 273,000 students missing at least one day of school a week through… Read more »
The government has stepped in to take action over persistent complaints of poor service on First Great Western. The train company has been daubed Worst Late Western by passengers and season ticket holders held a “fare strike” last month in protest at late and overcrowded trains. Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has now intervened to tackle… Read more »
