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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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Loyalist protesters took to the streets of Belfast for a third night in a row on Monday in what is perceived to be a real test for the Northern Ireland peace process. The trouble began on Saturday and followed the re-routing of a contentious Orange Order parade. Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain yesterday called for… Read more »
A trade union freedom bill to increase workers’ powers of collective bargaining was launched at the TUC conference at Brighton last night. Activists warn the legislation, which they hope to put before parliament next year, is the only way to reverse the decline in the number of people who come under their protection. Only 35… Read more »
