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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The number of children being given the MMR vaccine is likely to have increased over the last six months, much to the relief of health ministers. Controversial claims about the safety of the triple jab, which protects children against measles, mumps and rubella, had reduced the take-up of the vaccine. And statistics published by the… Read more »
The Government has decided to block bids by Asda, Sainsbury and Tesco for the supermarket chain Safeway. The Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt said that the proposed mergers would not be in the public’s interest. She said: ‘I have considered carefully the CC’s report and agree with their conclusions that an acquisition of Safeway… Read more »
