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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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Incidences of prisoner self-harming have increased by nearly 40 per cent since 2003, according to a leading prison reform charity. The Howard League for Penal Reform have announced figures that suggest the number of incidents of self-harm in UK prisons has increased from 16,393 five years ago to 22,459 in 2007. This represents a 37… Read more »
Lenders should pass on the Bank of England base rate cut to ease the credit crunch, Alistair Darling has urged. Gordon Brown revealed the chancellor will meet with the heads of the top British banks tomorrow to discuss global market turmoil and regulation. Mr Darling told the BBC: “The government is playing its part. We… Read more »
