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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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Iraqi politicians struck a bargain over the interim constitution yesterday, after lengthy talks to settle ethnic and religious disputes that might have derailed plans to hand power back to Iraqis by 30 June. The document is due to be officially penned Wednesday by the US civil administrator for Iraq, Paul Bremer. The 25-member US-appointed Governing… Read more »
London Underground track workers have voted to hold a one-day strike next Friday after five workers were sacked on suspicion of drinking on the job. A large quantity of alcohol was found in a cabin at Farringdon station in central London. Some 480 members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport (RMT) union backed strike action… Read more »