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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Angel Merkel today became the first female chancellor of Germany, after being voted in by parliament. The leader of the Christian Democratic party (CDU) will govern a “grand coalition” with the Social Democratic party (SDP) after receiving 397 votes in the Bundestag this morning. But 51 members of the coalition were opposed to her taking… Read more »
Senior MPs today accused Tony Blair of creating his own problems on public services reform by failing to listen to the public or his parliamentary colleagues. During a grilling by the Commons liaison committee, the prime minister was accused of “consulting on the details” but taking all the major policy decisions alone. He was also… Read more »