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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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Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) has delayed disciplining Clare Short ahead of next week’s party conference. The party avoided confrontation with the former cabinet minister after taking into account a report by chief whip Jacqui Smith. Last week, Ms Short said she was “profoundly ashamed of the government”, adding that she would campaign for a… Read more »
The sports minister has demanded the BBC hand over evidence from a programme about illegal payments – or “bungs” – in football. Richard Caborn said the Football Association and Premier League would need the evidence to continue their inquiry, which is being led by Lord Stevens, a former Metropolitan Police commissioner. He said the Panorama… Read more »