A recent MORI survey for the Greater London Authority shows that Londoners are seeing higher numbers of uniformed police officers on the streets, both in their local neighbourhood (41%) and London as a whole (45%). Although nearly three quarters (71%) say that the additional police visibility makes them feel safer personally, its effect on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour is perceived to be less. Indeed two thirds (69%) believe that crime is getting worse in the Capital.
More fathers would take up paternity leave if the rate of pay was increased, according to new research from MORI. The project, commissioned by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Hammonds law firm, shows fewer than half of fathers with children aged 16 and under (46%) say they would take paternity leave paid at the current flat rate of around £100 per week if they were to become a father again.
Utility companies are among the most likely to face a delay in payment of their bills, according to new research from MORI. The survey, for Xansa, aims to give a better understanding of public attitudes to debt, including propensity to pay and prioritisation of household debt payments.
Seven in 10 people agree that "Britain is in the midst of a housing crisis", according to new research from MORI. The project, for Shelter, shows the biggest housing problems facing Britain today in the eyes of the public are high house prices (74%), run down estates where nobody wants to live (61%), and the number of children living in bad housing (36%).
New research carried out by MORI jointly on behalf of Royal Mail, Postwatch, the consumer watchdog for postal services, and Postcomm, the industry regulator into the current perceptions and requirements of the postal service is released today. This survey is part of a larger review process undertaken by Postcomm to ensure that the new Royal Mail Quality of Service targets, to take effect from April 2006 as part of the new price control, encourage the operator to reach and maintain an acceptable level of service relative to price and customer expectation.
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On 4 November 2004 there will be a referendum in the North-East of England on whether or not to have an elected regional assembly for the region. The latest MORI research on behalf of the Northern Echo looks at the knowledge of the referendum process, likelihood of voting, and attitudes towards an elected regional assembly. Among the key findings are:
Almost half (46%) of home PC users play or download music on their home PC, according to new research from MORI. The survey among home PC users for Packard Bell, shows two thirds (67%) wouldn't be without this household item. By 2009 one in 10 (10%) users expects their home PC to control household appliances such as lights, cookers and washing machines, five per cent believe it will open and close curtains, and four per cent expect their home PC to monitor the food content in their fridge.
In 2002-3 MORI were commissioned by Westminster City Council to make an independent estimate of the city's population as part of the council's challenge to the population figures in the 2001 Census. These calculations are not just academic, but of vital importance to councils as funding partly depends on the number of residents served. The Census, conducted by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) had found that Westminster's population was 181,000; this was 25% below the official population estimate for the previous year (245,000), but ONS considered that the new Census had merely revealed errors in the earlier estimates. MORI's survey was conducted at the end of 2002, and estimated that at that time the population of Westminster was 214,605.
The first major research for five years on museum visiting and satisfaction levels has been published by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The MORI research found that more than a third of adults aged fifteen or over visited a museum and/or art gallery in the past year (37%) — more than visited a theme park (23%) or attended the theatre (33%) or a live sporting event (28%).
For Young People Now magazine, MORI analysed local and national press for all mention of children, young people and related terms during the week 2-8 August 2004. A mix of 17 tabloid, broadsheet and local papers carried a total of 603 'youth' related articles.
MORI recently completed a year long research project for the Society of London Theatre, asking theatregoers about their experiences, reasons for visiting, and levels of expenditure. More than 6,500 people took part, making this the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken of West End theatregoers.
