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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 Most threatened major infrastructure projects have got the go-ahead in the spending review, but the Department for Transport is still facing capital spending cuts of 11% in real terms. Crossrail will proceed in its entirety. Over £10 billion has been allocated for road improvements and £14 billion for improving the rail infrastructure…. Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff An independent panel assessing compensation claims for those affected by the government’s high-speed rail plans is being launched today. The exceptional hardship scheme is designed to help those who cannot sell their home because of plans to build the London-to-Birmingham line. It is proving deeply controversial. Only one of the three routes… Read more »
