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• Survey

  British Sleeping Behaviour

  Almost half of people aged 35-44 in Britain (48%) feel they do not get enough sleep, according to new research from MORI into sleeping behaviour. The research, released as part of the Demos report Dream On, written by Charles Leadbeater, shows more people in this age group say they do not get enough sleep compared to the general population (39%).

  03.11.04
• Employment Survey

  Staff Want Their Employers To 'Disorganise'

  One in five working adults speak to their boss's boss less than once a year, and one in five also want to work for smaller companies, according to the latest MORI research on the British working population. Professionals (those in social classes A and B) are the most likely to want to work for a smaller employer.

  03.11.04
• Politics Survey

  British Prefer Kerry 'By Two To One'

  Twice as many British adults would vote for Democratic candidate John Kerry than Republican candidate George W. Bush, if they had a vote in the American presidential election, new research from MORI has revealed. More than two in five (45%) would vote for Kerry, whilst one in five (21%) say Bush and two per cent the third candidate, Ralph Nader.

  02.11.04
• Public Health Survey

  Local Partnerships Tackling Drug Mis-use

  MORI's research for the Audit Commission reviews perceptions of stakeholders regarding the importance of tackling drug use via local partnerships, and the factors which affect the success of such partnerships. The project was conducted with 180 Director-level Drug Action Team (DAT)/Partnership representatives (or equivalent) from a range of Local Authorities, Police Basic Command Units, Primary Care Trusts and Local Health Boards throughout England and Wales.

  02.11.04
• Family Survey

  Parents 'Work Through School Holidays'

  Today's parents continue much of their daily lives during their children's school summer holidays, according to new research from MORI.

  02.11.04

• 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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• Family Survey

  Family Life In Scotland

  More than two-thirds (68%) of Scottish adults think it is harder to bring up children now than it was when they were young, according to new research from MORI Scotland. The research, for Parenting Across Scotland, shows older adults most likely to think this. Pressure to buy, lack of respect for adult authority, concerns about child safety and the difficultly of balancing work and family life are identified as the main causes of parents' increased difficulty.

  01.11.04
• Public Health Survey

  The Public And Prescribed Medicines

  New research by MORI for 'Ask About Medicines Week' commissioned by Medicines Partnership shows that, while a majority of people (82%) want information about prescribed medicines from a range of different sources, most value information from traditional and face-to-face sources.

  01.11.04
• Politics Survey

  Issues Facing Londoners

  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.

  28.10.04
• Employment Survey

  Fathers' Views On Paternity Pay

  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.

  26.10.04
• Economy Survey

  Paying Utility Bills

  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.

  22.10.04
• Survey

  Royal Mail's Quality Of Service: The Customers' Viewpoint

  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.

  19.10.04