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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 EU has confirmed there will be a second Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty. Irish delegates have emerged from the summit with secured concessions on key objections, including abortion, Irish neutrality, tax harmonisation and retaining the country’s commissioner. “Forcing the Irish to vote again will undermine the EU’s own legitimacy. What kind of organisation… Read more »
HBOS shareholders approved the merger with Lloyds TSB today surrounded by rowdy protests from trade union Unite. Demonstrators – primarily HBOS workers – were campaigning for staff rights. “Months of unremitting speculation about the future of HBOS has left long-serving employees feeling insecure about their jobs in an organisation they are very faithful to,” said… Read more »
