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Pulse Check - July 2025

Little public support for doctors strikes
30 July 2025
Society

New research reveals 3 in 5 UK adults who have ever experienced loneliness have never opened up about it

The Marmalade Trust - Ipsos survey found that 61% of UK adults who have ever personally experienced feelings of loneliness have never told anyone they are feel lonely.
30 July 2025
Society

Diana Commemorative Poll

On balance, do you think Britain would be better off or worse off if the monarchy was abolished or do you think it would make no difference?
1 September 2002
Society

Public trust in medicines

People have a significant level of trust in the safety of available medicines, with almost two thirds (63%) believing medicines are thoroughly tested for use in children and babies before they are used in this country. The research conducted by the MORI Social Research Institute — commissioned by Action Research — shows one in five people (22%) agree strongly that this is the case.
30 August 2002
Society

School's Back In!

More than four in ten (44%) parents or grandparents who save money for their children or grandchildren in GB do so to pay for their school or university fees. This was by far the most widespread reason for saving for children.
29 August 2002
Society

Travellers willing to pay green premiums "if it's their choice"

Eight in ten British travellers would be willing to pay to offset the environmental impact of their flights, car rental and accommodation.
29 August 2002
Society

'Good Samaritans' face extinction

Over four fifths (83%) of female drivers do not want help or assistance even when stranded at night. More than three fifths (61%) would never stop to assist a fellow motorist.
29 August 2002
Society

The Real Meldrews

A new analysis, produced by the MORI Social Research Institute for the Today programme on Radio 4, highlights a new phenomenon of a particularly frustrated and discontented section of society. But it isn't the young, nor is it the elderly like Victor Meldrew.
27 August 2002
Society

Life after a lottery win

Around seven in 10 Lotto winners (71%) say they are happier now than before their win, while a further three in 10 winners (28%) say they are just as happy as before their win.
23 August 2002
Society

British 'Wary' Of DIY Risks

The British are wary about DIY home improvements, with even basic jobs like changing a plug being a cause for concern. In research by MORI for B&CE Insurance, just two in five people would be willing to change a plug to save themselves money.
23 August 2002