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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 Fairtrade Fortnight begins today, with events all over the country to encourage people to buy Fairtrade, despite the recession. The fortnight, titled ‘Make it happen. Choose Fairtrade’, is aimed at galvanising campaigners, supporters and the general public to organise events for the fortnight. “The Fairtrade Foundation’s message for Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 is… Read more »
By Laura Miller Government moves to completely nationalise banks already under partial state control would be supported by the British public, a politics.co.uk poll suggests. Sixty-five per cent of respondents believed the best way forward for bailed out banks is the action shareholders and bankers fear most – full nationalisation. But despite such popular support,… Read more »
