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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 Tories have published a 32-page booklet about Gordon Brown’s first year in power which critics are calling “brutal” and “cruel”. Among the allegations in ‘Gordon Brown Annual Report – Do We Want Five More Years of This?’ are stories of Mr Brown’s legendary rages and neurotic nervousness. Labour has jumped on the booklet as… Read more »
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has today criticised the government’s plans to replace the A-level system with academic diplomas as an “unnecessary distraction”. The business organisation claimed the new-style qualifications were “undermining the integrity” of the traditional academic subjects. CBI director general, Richard Lambert, claimed the diplomas could lead to fewer school children studying… Read more »