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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 Sir James Crosby has resigned from his position as deputy-chair of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the wake of allegations by bankers in front of the Treasury committee yesterday. In written evidence given to the committee yesterday, former head of regulatory risk at HBOS Paul Moore claimed the then-chief executive, Sir… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The government’s advisory council on drugs has called for ecstasy to be downgraded to a class B drug today. The body has consistently opted for a more liberal policy on drug use in recent years – last year warning against government moves to reclassify cannabis – and the Home Office is expected… Read more »