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We’re not prepared for hot weather say Brits, with only half saying they would comply with hosepipe bans

New polling suggests only half (49%) of Britons would abide by hosepipe bans in their area if there was a drought, dropping to 35% of 16 to 34 year olds.
9 August 2025
Society

Boris Johnson slight favourite with public if Kemi Badenoch falters – but half say none of the above or don’t know

Among 2024 Conservative voters, Boris Johnson is the clear favourite to succeed Kemi Badenoch, with 24% choosing the former PM. However, 2024 Reform UK voters are split between Johnson and Robert Jenrick.
7 August 2025
Society

Britain's View Of Russia - MORI reveals survey ahead of President Putin's visit

Russian President Vladimir Putins is starting to have a certain degree of recognition in Britain with nearly half (45%) able to name him as the Russian President, and most prominent spontaneous impressions of him are that he is a "good leader" and "good for Russia". These are the findings of new research from MORI, commissioned by the Russian Information Agency NOVOSTI ahead of Putin's visit to the UK later this month.
19 June 2003
Society

Britain's View Of Russia - Omnibus Topline Results: Russian Poll

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19 June 2003
Society

Grey Power / The Grey Ahead

In recent years, many people have begun to notice that the UK's population profile is shifting towards those of a more advanced age .Commentary by Andy Martin
18 June 2003
Society

Young People And Asylum

Young people's views of asylum seekers and refugees are largely negative according to new research from MORI's Social Research Institute. Almost six in 10 (58%) 15-24 year olds disagree that 'asylum seekers and refugees make a positive contribution to life in this country', and just two in 10 agree (20%). Almost half (48%) feel that 'Few asylum seekers in the UK are genuine', and one-third disagree (33%).
16 June 2003
Society

Young People Like School … And Want To Go Onto Higher Education

Two-thirds of young people say they enjoy school most of the time, and the majority expect to go to university when they are old enough.
10 June 2003
Society

MORI Schools Survey 2003, Sutton Trust, Topline Results

Young people who stay on at school or college in Years 12 and 13, until they are 18, can usually apply for a place at university to study for a degree. This is known as "going into higher education". How likely or unlikely are you to go into higher education when you are old enough?
10 June 2003
Society

Positive Futures: The Story So Far

MORI research shows there are 7,383 young people engaged in Positive Futures. Positive Futures, a nation-wide scheme managed within the Home Office Drugs Strategy Directorate, aims to get vulnerable young people involved in sport and on track to a brighter future. The scheme has been running since 2000 and has so far helped over 26,000 10–19 year olds.
10 June 2003
Society

Men And Childcare

The British public is broadly in favour of men working within the childcare profession, according to new research from MORI. Three-quarters (77%) are in favour and 12% against. Many also recognise the benefits this can bring, particularly in providing positive male role models (mentioned by 53%) and a mixed gender environment (mentioned by 57%).
9 June 2003