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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Jack Straw said today the government cannot stem the “continuing problem” of gang violence alone and called on the black community to provide more full models. The justice secretary blamed absent fathers for encouraging young black men to join gangs. Pointing to the different achievements of black girls and boys from the same backgrounds, he… Read more »
Politicians have welcomed Royal Mail’s decision to allow relatives of troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to send parcels for free. Royal Mail is working with the British Forces Post Office to arrange special arrangements for the busy posting period up until Christmas and will confirm formal arrangements in the next few days. Head of… Read more »