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Public Support For Tax On Shopping Bags
Almost two thirds of British people support the idea of paying 10p at shops for plastic bags, according to a new report from the MORI Social Research Institute. The survey shows 63% of British people support the idea, compared to 27% who are opposed.
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State of Britain Survey 2003
France is considered Britain's least reliable ally by more than half of British people, according to the 'State of Britain Survey 2003' — published today by the MORI Social Research Institute on behalf of the Financial Times.
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America's PR Problem
The United States of America has a PR problem. It's not just that they are overpaid, over weight, and over here, although they are, it's that they are misunderstood. That's a big problem for the US of A, for the President, George W. Bush, and it is certainly a problem for Britain's Prime Minister, Tony Blair, at this time of world tension.
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Not Without My Mobile!
Almost two in five people (38%) in Britain say they cannot do without their mobile phone, according to research conducted by MORI for Vodafone.
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Air Travel Growth: Conditional Support
Most people in Britain believe there will be a need to increase the capacity of the country's airports over the next 30 years, according to new research by MORI.
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Tourists 'Not Aware' Of Wind Farms
Most tourists to Argyll are not aware that there are wind farms in the area, and half of those who are aware don't know their exact location, according to research by MORI Scotland.
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Drivers Decide On Petrol
Fewer drivers say they buy their petrol and diesel from ESSO than did a year ago, according to new research from the MORI Social Research Institute. In August 2001, a quarter of UK drivers (26%) said they bought from ESSO, but in July 2002, this had dropped to one in five (19%).
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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.
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Renewable Energy Wins Support From British Public
Wind, wave and solar power are the preferred sources of energy for almost three quarters of people in Britain. In a survey carried out by the MORI Social Research Institute for Greenpeace, renewable energy forms were supported by 72% whilst one in 20 (six per cent) supported nuclear power.
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The Environment: Who Cares?
New research by the MORI Social Research Institute has raised interesting facts about who (or what) the public feels offers the greatest threat to green spaces. Surprisingly, when pointing the finger of blame it is not local planners, politicians or pollution which are perceived as the greatest threat — but the public itself!