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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 documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster are expected to be released ten years ahead of schedule following a request by the home secretary, it was announced today. Sensitive documents are usually subject to a 30-year embargo but it is understood Ms Smith, following a discussion with South Yorkshire chief constable Meredydd… Read more »
By Alice Cannet A report calling on the government to take a hands-on role in the parenting of disadvantaged children has been published by a committee of MPs. The report, entitled ‘looked-after children’, comes in the aftermath of the Baby P case, which triggered deep reflections on the need for an overhaul of the British… Read more »