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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 Ian Dunt The UK drug advisor who was sacked by Alan Johnson has waded into the debate on drugs again by insisting crack is less damaging than alcohol. Professor David Nutt formed the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs after the home secretary sacked him for saying ecstasy was less dangerous than riding a horse…. Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Enhanced UK-French military cooperation is expected to be agreed by David Cameron and French president Nicolas Sarkozy tomorrow. The pair will sign a treaty outlining plans to conduct joint training exercises for ground troops and consider cooperating on research projects and military air transport. Britain and France could reportedly share aircraft carriers… Read more »