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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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Consumer debt is continuing to rise as mortgage lending and credit card borrowing increased in July, according to the latest figures. The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) released figures today which highlight a 10% increase in the number of mortgages approved in July compared to the previous month. The increase in mortgage lending was mainly driven… Read more »
The World Trade Organisation has announced that a deal is being put together to give some of the world’s poorest people access to cheap drugs. The deal, which is between the United States, Brazil, India, South Africa and Kenya, is being put together in Geneva ahead of next month’s trade summit in Mexico. It means… Read more »
