News
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 »
Latest articles
Lib Dem leadership hopeful Nick Clegg has launched a complaint over a document that described him as a “calamity”. Mr Clegg’s leadership team have complained to the Lib Dem chief whip over the “Calamity Clegg” dossier, which was produced by Chris Huhne’s office. Mr Huhne has “sincerely apologised” for the document, which was blamed on… Read more »
Norman Lamb, Lib Dem health spokesman, argues the NHS must shift its emphasis to promoting wellness rather than curing sickness. Public Health is not just a problem for individuals. Obesity, sexually transmitted diseases and substance misuses are not just personal issues – they have wider societal causes and impacts. NICE estimated the indirect cost of… Read more »
