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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 Gordon Brown has told MPs Britain’s approach against the Taliban will shift towards its border areas with Pakistan, as he announced 700 more troops will be sent to Afghanistan this year. In a statement to MPs the prime minister said the number of British troops in Afghanistan would rise to 9,000 later… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Government resistance on the Gurkhas has finally come to an end, with Jacqui Smith telling MPs veterans have been given the right to settle in Britain. In a statement the home secretary told the Commons all those with at least four years’ service would be given settlement rights. It follows a sustained… Read more »