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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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Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will attend Yasser Arafat’s funeral on the Government’s behalf. He told reporters outside Downing Street that he would be flying to Cairo later today to attend the funeral ceremonies. Mr Straw described President Arafat as a “towering figure” and said the best tribute that could be paid to him was to… Read more »
Members of the Government and leading political parties have paid tribute to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, following his death earlier this morning. Prime Minister Tony Blair passed on his condolences to President Arafat’s family as well as restating the need to achieve peace in the Middle East. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw echoed the Prime Minister’s… Read more »
