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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 Tobias Benedetto VAT is to rise from 17.5% to 20%, as was widely expected. The chancellor George Osborne claimed the “unavoidable” hike will generate £13 billion towards clearing the deficit as he delivered his emergency Budget. The tax is considered regressive because it impacts on purchases rather than income, and therefore tends to hit… Read more »
By Jonathan Moore There will be no increase in alcohol or tobacco duties, the chancellor announced today. The coalition government will also reverse the previous government’s plans to increase the duty on cider. There had been speculation drinkers could be hit by another increase in alcohol duty, after Labour chancellor Alistair Darling hiked the duty… Read more »
