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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 government will deploy new ‘health trainers’ across the UK to help tackle the problem of health inequality between the richest and poorest. The announcement comes as a new report suggests health inequalities are growing in the UK, despite a government pledge to reduce the gap by ten per cent by between 1997 and 2010…. Read more »
Teaching is becoming an increasingly popular second career for graduates, according to a new survey by the Teacher Training Agency (TTA). The figures suggest increased incentives offered to those considering entering the profession, announced by schools minister Jacqui Smith earlier this year, are paying off. Graduates training to be teachers from September next year, particularly… Read more »
