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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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Gordon Brown appears set to adopt a less-slavish alliance with the US, with signs of a change in direction of UK foreign policy. One of the prime minister’s closest allies emphasised the benefits of an internationalist, multilateralist approach to foreign policy. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC, international development secretary Douglas… Read more »
Tony Blair claimed George Bush may agree to a formative deal on climate change at this summer’s G8 summit, but admitted real progress would not be made under his presidency. The prime minister said America may sign up to “at least the beginnings” of a plan to limit carbon dioxide emissions at the G8 summit…. Read more »