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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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Unions have been urged to embrace rather than “push back against the forces of globalisation” by attempting to regulate multi-national companies. Addressing the TUC congress, Richard Lambert, director general of the CBI, said moves for increased taxes and trade restrictions would be “disastrous” for the UK and have serious consequences for growth. Instead, he called… Read more »
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Anita Roddick, saying she was one of the country’s “true pioneers”. The prime minister said he was “deeply saddened” to hear of the death of the Body Shop founder and green activist, who died last night of a brain haemorrhage. He said: “She campaigned for green issues for many… Read more »