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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 unchanging social makeup of university students following the introduction of tuition fees is cause for concern, not celebration, a union has warned. A report published today by Universities UK reveals there has been “no significant change” in the social class, age or ethnicity of applicants from 2004/05 to 2007/08. It concludes: “There is nothing… Read more »
Private company Clearsprings is being accused of dumping over a hundred bail accommodation centres on local communities. The residences house offenders released before the end of their sentence or people awaiting trial. Local authorities are furious at not being properly consulted over the plans, despite ministerial assurances in the Commons that the company has clear… Read more »