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Petrol, Pensions and Party Advantage
Support for fuel blockades has fallen since the last wave of protests in early September, as much of the media has been assuming; but, as has been far less widely noted, the support still remains considerable. The public wants a reduction in the petrol tax, the majority were prepared to support further protests before Mr Brown's pre-budget statement, and half the country would still support it now.
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The UK Is Still A Major Presence On The World Stage, Shows British Council Survey
The UK still enjoys a considerable presence around the world, according to a survey of overseas attitudes towards the UK conducted by MORI on behalf of the British Council. In the 17 countries surveyed, well educated young people aged 24-40 said that they knew the UK better than France, Germany and Japan. Of the five countries tested, only the USA enjoyed a higher degree of familiarity.
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Wales Ignores Test To Detect Deafness In Babies
Welsh deaf children will be denied the best start in life unless a screen to detect deafness in new born babies - being introduced in England from next year - is implemented in Wales. The screen, which costs as little as £13 per head, will soon be available in 20 English hospitals, but there are no plans to do the same in Wales.
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Petrol Crisis Poll
QV1 How would you vote if there were a General Election tomorrow?
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Food For Thought: Helping Prevent Disabilities In Babies
Only about half of British women of childbearing age are aware that folic acid can help prevent spina bifida in unborn babies, according to a new survey.
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Promising Beginnings To Best Value
The Best Value regime has started well and is promoting change within local authorities, according to a new report1 published today.
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Girl Power - But Men Still Hold The Purse Strings!
The millennium woman may be as comfortable in the board room as she is in the kitchen, but new MORI Financial Services research commissioned by Direct Line Financial Services shows that men still rule the roost on what is bought and how it's paid for.