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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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MPs should be banned from claiming some expenses with taxpayers’ money, a Commons report suggests. The report, by the Commons’ members estimates committee, suggests various options for auditing, inspecting and controlling MPs’ expenses. It is headed by speaker Michael Martin, who is himself embroiled in controversy over his finances. MPs will vote on the options… Read more »
An independent report into last summer’s flooding has today called for British homes to be made more flood-resistant and called the government response “totally unacceptable”. Sir Michael Pitt today published his report into the devastating floods in Hull and Sheffield in 2007. And the Press Association quotes Sir Michael as declaring national building regulations must… Read more »