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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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There is a hardcore of unemployed people who are not taking up opportunities to work, said John Hutton today. In a speech to the IPPR think-tank, the work and pensions secretary said hard-working families should not have to support people who refuse to find work. “We know there is a small group of benefit claimants… Read more »
The Treasury’s economic forecasts could be partly responsible for interest rates rising, the Lords’ economic affairs committee has said. Looking at monetary policy over the last year – during which interest rates have risen twice – the committee expressed concern “over-optimistic” growth forecasts might affect interest rates. In 1997 the Labour party handed over responsibility… Read more »