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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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By Alex Stevenson Ministers are being urged to consider new technology which forces drivers to stick within speed limits. A working group of the Commission for Integrated Transport and the Motorists’ Forum backs a device which uses satellite technology to automatically slow cars to the speed limit. Its report claims the number of road accidents… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Patients are to be encouraged to comment on their GPs’ performance on an NHS website. New government proposals will aim to improve standards through competition, but doctors have rejected the idea as a glorified popularity contest. The Department of Health (DoH) claims remarks left on the website will be monitored and moderated… Read more »