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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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The nutritional value of school meals will be more closely monitored under new plans announced by the Education Secretary. Ruth Kelly said that stricter guidelines would be introduced across the country from September as part of the Government’s wider campaign to beat childhood obesity. Ms Kelly has also promised that parents will be given a… Read more »
MPs on the influential Trade and Industry Select Committee have warned gas and electricity suppliers that they would recommend a ban on disconnections – if customer support was not improved. Committee chairman Martin O’Neill challenged the industry to improve debt prevention programmes and to protect vulnerable consumers. He added that the industry should improve internal… Read more »