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 Alex Stevenson Efforts to rebuild parliament’s reputation are taking another step forward today, despite both Houses being overshadowed by ongoing fallout from the expenses scandal. Ahead of Sir Christopher Kelly’s publication of his review of MPs’ expenses next week the immediate focus is on the upper House. Recommendations for reform of the House of… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Playground spats are being blown into instances of full-blown racism, a civil liberties group has found. The Manifesto Group said there have been 250,000 racist incidents in schools since 2002, but that the requirement to catalogue them wastes teachers’ time and exaggerates childhood behaviour. The group’s report, The Myth of Racist Kids,… Read more »
