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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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Network Rail has reacted with concern to efficiency demands placed on it by the rail watchdog today. The Office of Rail Regulation’s (ORR) period review, which has taken place over the last three-and-a-half years, reveals its expectations of Network Rail from 2009 to 2014. It wants to see Network Rail cope with a 22.5 per… Read more »
Many soldiers returning from Afghanistan are suffering severe hearing difficulties, it was revealed today. The Times newspaper claimed today nearly one in ten soldiers serving with one regiment have returned with damage to their hearing. It carried out a freedom of information request revealing 37 of the 411 soldiers in the Grenadier Guards have severe… Read more »