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• Economy Survey

  The Contribution Of The Retail Sector

  This report reviews the debate about retail and regeneration, spotlighting those people actually working in (or who have worked in) the retail sector. At the heart of this report are the findings of a survey by Ipsos of a nationally representative sample of the adult general public, undertaken in two waves of omnibus during 2006.

  19.10.06
• Politics Survey

  Sports, exercise and physical activity: Public participation, barriers and attitudes

  Quantitative research into the public's participation in, and attitudes towards, sport, exercise and physical activity.

  17.10.06
• Immigration Survey

  Muslim Women Wearing Veils

  An exclusive poll by Ipsos for ITV's Tonight Show shows that the British public believe Muslim women have a right to wear a veil - but not in the classroom, on television or on the beat.

  17.10.06
• Family Survey

  Happy Families?

  Television parenting programmes are having a powerful influence on parenting techniques in Great Britain, research by Ipsos reveals. But the research — for the National Family and Parenting Institute — also shows a large proportion of those who view such programmes (37%) believe that such programmes sensationalise family problems for public entertainment.

  15.10.06
• Politics Survey

  Parties For The Public Good

  Research conducted by Ipsos for the Young Foundation shows that the British public believe political parties have an important role to play in democracy. Half the public (49%) say that political parties in Britain enable the people to have a voice; and a similar number also disagree that Britain would be better off if political parties did not exist and all politicians were independent. At the same time, fewer than a quarter believe that parties are open and transparent, and the most popular approaches to making parties more appealing would be for them to involve people more in local decision making and for them to listen more to the public.

  13.10.06

• Pulse Check

  Pulse Check delivers key insights from Ipsos' Political Monitor, Political Pulse, and Public Services data, along with reactive polling, to help you navigate the evolving political landscape.

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• Politics Survey

  Public Sceptical About The Future Of Public Services

  The British public are increasingly sceptical of the Government's ability to improve public services, according to the latest Ipsos Government Delivery Index - our regular 'health check' on government performance and public expectations. This scepticism is particularly apparent with the NHS, for which public expectations have reached a record low.

  13.10.06
• Europe Survey

  Europe 2006: Getting Into The Minds Of Europe's Top Business People

  Europe's top business people are travelling more, earning more, spending more on the internet, have a liking for high tech gadgets; and have a massive thirst for business news in print, on TV and on the internet.

  11.10.06
• Education Survey

  Teachers' Views On GCSE Coursework

  The survey found overall support for GCSE coursework, particularly among teachers of typically coursework-instensive subjects such as English, Music and Geography. Benefits cited by teachers include "helping students to gain experience build some skills in the subject" (29%) and "encouraging independent learning" (25%). Other perceived benefits relate to a student-friendly assessment method, for example being "less stressful than exams" (23%).

  06.10.06
• Family Survey

  Three Score Years and When?

  New Ipsos research undertaken for BUPA explores attitudes and opinions about an aging population and workforce, among the general public and senior HR executives.

  26.09.06
• Animal Welfare Survey

  Public views on the use of wild animals in circuses in Wales

  Poll commissioned for the RSPCA in 2006 asking whether people think the use of wild animals in circuses should or should not be banned.

  25.09.06
• Environment Survey

  Majority Support In Parliament For Replacement Nuclear Plants

  Research by Ipsos among British MPs this Summer has shown a major boost to the acceptability of building replacement nuclear power stations. Sixty-one percent of MPs now support this; up 16 points since Summer 2005. Within this, the most notable change is the growth in support among Labour MPs: up 22 points to 60%. There is a sense this support is a little reluctant — just 44% are actually favourable towards nuclear energy — but it is sustained by a feeling there is no real alternative, given the need for limiting carbon emissions.

  25.09.06