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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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Liberal Democrat MP Phil Willis has announced he will not stand at the next general election. Mr Willetts was first elected in 1997 after beating Norman Lamont, the former chancellor of the exchequer, to become MP for Harrowgate and Knaresborough. A former headmaster, he was Lib Dem education and skills secretary from 1999 to 2005,… Read more »
The international development secretary Hilary Benn has expressed relief at Paul Wolfowitz’s decision to quit as president of the World Bank. Mr Wolfowitz announced his resignation last night after encountering increasing scrutiny for the manner in which he arranged a pay rise for his girlfriend. The board has, however, appeared to exonerate Mr Wolfowitz of… Read more »