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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 Conservative homeland security spokesman Patrick Mercer has said that the official terrorist threat level in the UK has been reduced. Mr Mercer told the Today programme that the threat level had been reduced from “severe general” to “substantial”. The BBC says they have confirmed this through sources in the intelligence community. The Government refuses… Read more »
Talks have begun today at the industrial conciliation service Acas in the hope of preventing further strikes at the BBC. The meeting follows Monday’s strikes, which disrupted many live television and radio broadcasts. The parties will meet to discuss the BBC’s large-scale redundancy plans and Acas representatives will be present to try to avert further… Read more »
