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Pulse Check - July 2025

Little public support for doctors strikes

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.

Britain Struck Down By E-Apathy - 93% Of Brits Don't Want To Be Part Of The New Economy

The internet revolution is a subject of massive indifference to most people, according to new research for business web site FT.com published today. Despite the perceived fame and fortune associated with the dotcom industry, the nation is gripped by the phenomenon of e-apathy, in which people surveyed about the internet said they either didn't know or didn't care about the subject.

Looking To The Future Poll

Lower Pound And Higher Rates

19 May 2000

Low Public Awareness Of Symptoms Of Arthritis

Despite the number of arthritis sufferers in Britain and the severity of their symptoms, a recent MORI survey found that fairly low proportions of the public are aware of this group of common conditions. Fewer than half (48%) of adults asked about the different types of arthritis mentioned RA, and only a third (33%) mentioned OA (5). When asked more closely about RA, only 5% of adults specifically mentioned inflammation, and only 11% mentioned aching joints in relation to osteoarthritis.

'Enterprise Insight' Takes Off

Young people from across the UK and some of this country's most respected entrepreneurs today (Thursday 11 May) joined Prime Minister Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street for the launch of "Enterprise Insight".

Soft Labour Vote? Not So, At Least Not Yet

The first poll taken entirely after the call of the election shows a widening of the lead for Labour, and on every measure, Labour gaining even further ground on the Conservatives.

Learning About E-Learning

"bookacourse.com survey" gives fascinating insight into the impact of the Internet on training in the UK

National Campaign Tackles Men's Ignorance Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing in men. Trends indicate a dramatic rise in the diagnosis of Genital Herpes and Chlamydia. The Doctor Patient Partnership (DPP) has joined forces with the Men's Health Forum to encourage men to seek help, and to dismiss the myths that surround STIs.