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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hang 'em High?
Recent coverage of the deaths of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman shows at least some members of the public are still very much in favour of the death penalty - but is it still a majority?
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'Blind faith' in CRM
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) schemes are proving a popular business tool, even though just one in 20 businesses (six percent) are measuring their effectiveness.
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More Strays On UK Streets
The UK's stray dog population has increased for the first time in six years, to around 117,500 — a three per cent rise since last year.
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Public Services; The Final Verdict From The People's Panel
This week saw the publication of the final wave of research from the People's Panel, the survey for the Cabinet Office which MORI has been conducting since 1998 and which the government decided to wind up earlier this year. The survey measures use of and satisfaction with a wide range of public services, and how well informed the public feels about them.
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People's Panel Final Results Published
The Cabinet Office has published the last of three sets of results from the People's Panel — conducted by the MORI Social Research Institute — tracking satisfaction with public services over the past four years. It also rounds off the work of the Panel, which has itself come to an end, as announced in January.