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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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By Ian Dunt British politics appears to have slipped over to Switzerland for the weekend, with the Davos summit attracting argument and drama. Gordon Brown called for global unity in the face of the financial crisis in a press conference with UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon this morning. He was briefly interrupted when a mobile… Read more »
By Laura Miller Councillors will soon be allowed to stay at home instead of attending meetings and vote by remote control – but still claim thousands in expenses. Ministers are continuing to back plans that would encourage “remote” voting at council meetings, despite facing heavy criticism from other MPs. Caroline Spelman, shadow communities and local… Read more »
