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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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The new Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has said that there should be a “zero tolerance” approach to school discipline. Tackling disruptive behaviour from a “minority of pupils” will be a priority and she promised extra help for schools with discipline problems. Mrs Kelly also stressed that parents have a responsibility to support schools in tackling… Read more »
Sir John Stevens, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, has been given a seat in the House of Lords. Downing Street announced this morning that Sir John has been given a life peerage and will be able to sit and vote in the House of Lords. The Queen’s appointment of Sir John as a… Read more »
