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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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Downing Street has released details of the MPs made parliamentary private secretaries. Read it in full on politics.co.uk. The prime minister announced appointments to Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) today and the corresponding ministers who they will serve. All appointees are Members of Parliament and the position is unpaid. Prime Minister, David Cameron: Desmond Swayne Deputy… Read more »
By Peter Wozniak The offer of academy status will be extended to all schools in England, Michael Gove will announce today. Previously, only schools rated outstanding by Ofsted were eligible for the status which removes schools from local authority control. Under the education secretary’s proposals, all schools, primary and secondary, can take it up –… Read more »