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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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UK Businesses Aren't Benefiting From Competition In Communications Services
MORI survey shows that deregulation in telecoms has left business customers bewildered and wanting help
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Britain Today - Are We An Intolerant Nation?
A Reader's Digest survey reveals widespread intolerance of refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers in Britain.
The poll also exposes high levels of ignorance on both immigrant numbers and the financial assistance they are given. -
Lessons from Denmark
Denmark's vote in a referendum not to join the European Single Currency should be a reminder to Tony Blair and his colleagues, if one were needed, of the scale of the task facing them in winning a future referendum to secure British participation in the Euro. When Prime Minister Rasmussen called the referendum he was well ahead in the opinion polls, and, anyway, all the major Danish political parties were in favour. Much of the Danish media was broadly sympathetic. Danish businesses almost unanimously thought it was a good idea. The polls indicated that on occasions over the past few months the "Yes" campaign was well ahead in public support, though the public also swung in the other direction on occasions as well. Yet Denmark said "Nej".
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Parents Have A Vital Role In Boosting Standards In Education - Blair And Blunkett
As parents send their children back-to-school Prime Minister Tony Blair and Secretary of State for Education and Employment David Blunkett joined forces to underline the vital role of parents as children's primary educators.