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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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Employers are warning that plans to scrap the state retirement age could lead to a ‘costly surge’ in the number of employment tribunal cases. The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI’s) director-general, Digby Jones issued the warning as Ministers are considering scrapping the current retirement age of 65 as part of a package of proposals on… Read more »
A deal to end wildcat strikes by postal workers has been agreed following lengthy negotiations. A deal between the Communication Workers Union and the Royal Mail was reached in the early hours of Monday morning. The postal strikes, which started in London and spread throughout the country, led to long delays, the closure of post… Read more »