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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 Liz Stephens Shadow chancellor George Osborne gave a speech today outlining what could be learnt from the experience of local councils. Mr Osborne backed initiatives for sharing services between authorities and publishing spending details online, which have been trialed already by the Greater London Authority and Tory-run councils. Tories are “rooting out waste and… Read more »
By Jon Ashford Recent economic indicators are a sign that the worst of the recession may be over, according to Peter Mandelson. The business secretary was quick to praise the government’s actions as the reason for the encouraging reports: “It does seem the measures we’ve taken as a government and those measures taken internationally are… Read more »