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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 politics.co.uk staff The woman who lost her job as head of children’s services in Haringey Council over the Baby P affair is appealing against her sacking. Sharon Shoesmith was removed from her position in December after a damning report was released into her department’s handling of the 17-month-old’s death. Baby P died in 2007… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Firms which are struggling to pay their female employees the same as their male counterparts may be forced to receive outside help by the government. The Guardian newspaper claimed it had learned ministers were considering publicly revealing which private sector employers were doing especially badly when it comes to the pay gap… Read more »