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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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Celebrating the communist revolution in Cuba 50 years ago, President Fidel Castro said Saturday that the EU was the US’ “Trojan horse” and its economic aid no longer welcome. Aid to Cuba has totaled more than $167 million since 1993. Relations with the EU and Cuba have been lukewarm after the 15-member union in June… Read more »
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell pledged yesterday that the review of the BBC’s charter and license fee would not be unduly influenced by the Corp’s refusal to back down on the “sexed up” Iraqi weapons intelligence allegations. Her intervention came after BBC chairman Gavin Davies called for rapprochement with ministers. The Independent newspaper reported that a… Read more »
