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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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Dutch Foreign Minister, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, is to be the new secretary general of the Nato military alliance, it has been announced. His appointment is seen to be an attempt to heal the deep divisions between the United States and Europe caused by the war in Iraq. Mr Scheffer replaces the UK’s George Robertson,… Read more »
Heathrow Express workers are to stage three 24-hour strikes next month in a dispute between staff and management over union recognition. The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen union (Aslef) said its members would walk out on October 3, 10 and 12. Disruption is expected on the link from central London and Heathrow Airport,… Read more »
