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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 Counting is underway in Glasgow North Rast, where Labour faces what is almost certainly its last by-election test before the general election. The polls opened at 07:00 GMT and closed at 22:00 GMT. The result should come in overnight. There are 62,475 eligible voters in the constituency. Labour candidate Willie Bain went… Read more »
By Doireann Ronayne The government screening programme for Chlamydia is failing to tackle the rise of the infection, according to an official audit. The National Audit Office (NAO) found the screening programme for the infection – which can make women infertile – was failing to prevent the spread of Chlamydia, which is common among young… Read more »