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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 politics.co.uk staff The government is seeking a fundamental shift in the relationship between credit and store card companies and their customers. Consumer minister Kevin Brennan called for a shift to put consumers “back in the driving seat” as the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills launched a consultation proposing changes in the law on… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Cancer patients are twice as likely to be in fuel poverty – but the government is refusing to give them preferential treatment. The Department of Health provides winter fuel payment for the elderly but does not do so for cancer patients, which are currently unrecognised as a needy group. Research by cancer… Read more »
