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Saving Money Tops Town People's Millennium Wish List
One in three people (29 per cent) say that saving more money is their resolution for the millennium - while only one per cent of people expect to borrow more money, according to new MORI research by IFA Network.
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Section 28
A series of polls, first in Scotland where controversy initially arose, and subsequently across the whole of Great Britain, have made it clear that public opinion on Section 28 of the Local Government Act, on the age of consent for homosexual sex, and more generally on attitudes to homosexuality, are by no means as simple or as clear cut as some of those on either side of the argument would like to believe. On the one hand, there is a clear majority of the public opposed both to repealing Section 28 and to lowering the age of consent to 16; but, on the other hand, many of these opponents are happy to admit the legitimacy of homosexual relationships between adults.
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75% Of Women Complain Of Menopausal Symptoms But Just 7% Say The Symptoms Are Not A Problem
The findings of a recent MORI poll reveal that 75% of 45-65 year old women complain of unpleasant and uncomfortable menopausal symptoms ranging from hot flushes to depression, however, three in 10 haven't even consulted a doctor. Reasons for not being on HRT include heightened fears of the possible side effects of HRT (made worse by adverse publicity), the fact that the doctor didn't recommend it, and an old-fashioned "stalwart" theory that you shouldn't interfere with nature.
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'Workaholic' Britain Puts In A Six Day Working Week Says MORI Technology And Toshiba
Survey provides insight into 'Mobile Britain' as UK moves into a wireless world
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Public Attitudes To Section 28
Q1 The Government is planning to end the law (known as Section or Clause 28) which bans local authorities from promoting homosexuality in schools.
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Burglars Voted Community Enemy Number One
More than one in two people say that Burglary is the social issue
they would most like to see eradicated from Millennium Britain - according to a new Alliance & Leicester survey. -
Over 50s Have Their Say In Latest Results From The People's Panel
New research from the People's Panel reveals the diverse experiences of public services among older people.
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The Internet Is More Fun Than Maths And English According To 77% Of British Schoolchildren
More than three quarters of schoolchildren find learning about the Internet and technology more fun than maths and English. According to research released today, nearly half of all 10 to 16 year olds believe that their school should spend more money on computers than teachers and books. Over half believe they learn more from the Internet than books. The research was conducted by MORI on behalf of Compaq and surveyed over 400 children between the ages of 10 and 16.