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Government Should Act Now To Unlock The Potential Of The Digital Economy Or Risk Damaging Consequences
A report released today by think-tank Forum for the Future calls on the Government to seize the social and environmental opportunities created by the internet and e-commerce. With the right blend of policy and incentives, the new economy could become cleaner, greener and more socially inclusive than then old. But without concerted action now, we run the risk of problems in the future from increased social exclusion, to streets jammed with half-empty delivery vans and a substantial growth in air freight.
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Business On Blair
Q1 Do you think the economic condition of the country will improve, stay the same, or get worse over the next 12 months?
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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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Failure To Invest In Innovation Could Be The Death Knell Of Many Organisations
Innovation is becoming the number one strategic issue for CEOs around the world, as recognition grows about the link between innovation and organisational growth and value creation. The most valuable organisations of tomorrow will be idea-rich, have a culture where innovation is embedded as a core capability and value, and will embrace new and unusual ways of fostering innovation, for example through the creative use of venture capital.
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Green, Ethical, Non-Nuclear? Environmental Tariffs May Be The Future For Domestic Energy
One in four energy customers is interested in "green" electricity
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Scots Businesses Worse Off In Independent Scotland
Independent poll shows that 75% of leading Scots businesses fear Independence would be worse for business
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Government Energy Policy Swims Against the Tide of Public Opinion
Q1 On this card is a list of fuels used in power stations in Britain today. Thinking ahead to ten years from now, which, if any, of these fuels do you think power stations will be using more of?
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Environment and Social Justice
MORI's survey for Real World highlights the importance of certain issues to voters when contemplating which party to vote for at the 1997 general election