Research by MORI examining the role of the car in modern industrialised nations has been published in a FIA Foundation report. The report brings together key transport statistics and data relating to the car, on issues such as road safety, the environment and cost.
A majority of people in Britain would vote against joining the single European currency if there were a referendum, according to new research from MORI Financial Services. As part of regular research for citigroup, the first question asks 'If there were a referendum now on whether Britain should be part of a single European currency, how would you vote?' The results show the share in favour of EMU entry edged down to 24% in September from 27% in June, with a rise in the share against to 61% from 59%. Thus, the balance against EMU entry rose to 37% from 32%, and is the highest since November 2000. A further 14% say they do not know how they would vote.
Four in five (79%) British adults are aware that cholesterol is a type of fat that circulates in the bloodstream, according to research from MORI. The project, commissioned by Flora, also shows that some people wrongly think that it is a form of heart disease, or a description of being overweight (nine per cent and six per cent respectively).
MORI interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,976 adults aged 18+ at 187 sampling points across Great Britain. Fieldwork was conducted face-to-face in respondents homes on 11-16 September 2003. Data are weighted to match the profile of the population.
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Labour has stretched its lead over the Conservatives despite Tony Blair's difficulties on Iraq, MORI's latest survey for the Financial Times shows. Asked how they would vote in a general election held tomorrow, of those who said they were certain to vote, 40% replied Labour, 31% Conservative and 21% Liberal Democrats.
A new report, Rugby — Making An Impact, is released today which reveals the current participation trends in rugby union and the factors affecting them. The aim of the report is to help inform the debate about how to raise the profile of community rugby and increase participation levels.
Two thirds (66%) of British people say that when contacting a company by telephone, they don't mind where in the world their call is answered as long as it is handled quickly and professionally. The research, by MORI for the Gauteng Economic Development Agency, shows a quarter (26%) of British people notice when contacting an organisation by phone if the call seems to be answered by someone who is abroad.
One in four home internet users report that they have visited a reunion site such as FriendsReunited in the last three months (27%), according to MORI's research for the Mintel Internet Quarterly Report.
MORI Scotland was commissioned by Glasgow City Council, Strathclyde Police and Glasgow Alliance to conduct research among young people in Glasgow to see what they do, like and dislike about the city, and what their priorities are for the future. Most young people are satisfied with their area as a place to live (57%). They particularly like to live near their friends and be able to visit them on a regular basis. There is, however, a sense that there is little for young people 'to do' in their communities, resulting in time spent hanging around. If the Council is to do more to help young people, they would particularly like more local cinemas and bowling alleys (for example) and more leisure and sports facilities.
Satisfaction with the way the government is running the country, and satisfaction with the way Tony Blair is doing his job as Prime Minister has reached an all time low. Blair's ratings are not anywhere near John Major's woeful scores — yet — but they're getting there.
