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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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By Ian Dunt Chancellor Alistair Darling was only told the Financial Services Authority (FSA) would lift the ban on short-selling an hour before it happened, media sources have indicated. Reports in the Guardian indicate Mr Darling was irritated by the decision to drop the ban, and urged the FSA to reconsider. The chancellor does not… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Banks have caused real harm to the economy and urgent reform is needed, the head of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) warned in a speech last night. Lord Turner, FSA chairman, said: “We are in the middle of an economic downturn which, to a far greater extent than any since the 1930s,… Read more »
