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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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A leading thinktank is today calling for mental health patients to be given control of the money allocated for their treatments to give them more say in how they are treated. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) claims that patients should not miss out on the Government’s plans to offer options for treatment on… Read more »
Scrapping GCSEs and A-levels in favour of a diploma could still take place, despite being rejected by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly. The House of Commons Education and Skills committee has suggested that the diploma system, proposed by Sir Mike Tomlinson, could be in place within ten years. MPs said they were disappointed that Ms Kelly… Read more »
