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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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Sinn Fein’s new MPs have arrived in London – but have not taken up their seats in Parliament. Sinn Fein MPs refuse to take an oath of allegiance to the Queen. But controversially, they receive the pay, allowances and facilities of MPs. Following the IMC’s assertion last year that Sinn Fein was still intimately involved… Read more »
UK employees could be restricted to a 48-hour working week after MEPs voted to scrap Working Time Directive opt out The clause, which is used extensively in the UK, will be phased out over the next three years – if it is ratified by the European Council of Ministers. As part of a compromise agreement,… Read more »