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Ipsos and Sutton Trust research on Social Mobility
Almost seven in ten members of the public (69%) believe that parents' income plays too large a part in the life chances of children in Great Britain, while over three in ten say that opportunities for social mobility in this country are "too low". Moreover, the majority of those who express a view believe that opportunities for mobility are lower here than in other advanced countries.
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Public attitudes to climate change, 2008: concerned but still unconvinced
New research by Ipsos, updating last year's Turning Point or Tipping Point Report, finds the public concerned about climate change but far from convinced about the science or the Government's green agenda.
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Ipsos housing survey shows support for Housing Minister proposals on social housing.
Nearly three-quarters of people we spoke to (73%) agree with Housing Minister, Caroline Flint's, proposals that unemployed tenants who are able to work and live in social housing should risk losing their home if they are not prepared to take up opportunities for support and advice in seeking work (73%).
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Ipsos survey shows record demand for independent education
A survey by Ipsos for the Independent Schools Council (ISC) finds independent education to be more popular than ever.
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Attitudes Towards Abortion Survey
In total, 19% of all respondents disagree that, in general, all women should have the right of access to an abortion, 57% agree and 24% are neutral, do not know or prefer not to answer.
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Cleanliness and Staff Attitudes Crucial for Patient Privacy and Dignity
A recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of the Department of Health (DH) shows that cleanliness and staff attitudes are the most important factors for patients to feel they are treated with dignity and respect in hospitals.
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Boris Johnson's Victory
The contest for Mayor of London has generated the most interest of any election this year, with the possible exception of the race for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
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Sir Alan Sugar - You're Hired!
The British public have voted Sir Alan Sugar as the celebrity they would like most to be on their quiz team with in an Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of Christian Aid.
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Ipsos Political Monitor, April 2008
Ipsos's April Political Monitor (conducted 17-22 April 2008) shows the Conservatives leading over Labour by nine points among those 'certain to vote' at an upcoming general election (40% compared to 31%).
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Rivers of Blood Survey
A survey conducted by Ipsos from 11-13 April 2008 found that a quarter (25%) of British adults felt that local areas were losing their sense of Britishness because of immigration; a 13 percentage point increase from 2005. Results are based on a nationally representative sample of 1,000 GB adults aged 18+ years.