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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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Geoff Hoon, transport secretary, has promised to “make progress” on expanding UK airports. The statement is a clear indication the government will not back down in the face of increasing criticism about the plans, especially given the strict new carbon emission targets the government has set itself. Green activists have questioned how the government expects… Read more »
Foreign secretary David Miliband is flying out to the Congo this afternoon to help tackle the violence engulfing the region. Mr Miliband said the eastern Congo risks turning into a humanitarian catastrophe unless a political solution is found. “I have also discussed with the French, German and Belgian foreign ministers and Javier Solana, European support… Read more »