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Ipsos Political Monitor March 2008
Ipsos's Economic Optimism Index, which measures public optimism about the future of the economy, is currently the lowest it has been since March 1980.
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Audit of Political Engagement 5
Despite 2007's political turbulence, public engagement in politics continues to decline
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Climate Change -- The Expected Role for Business
Public concern about climate change has doubled in the past year. Barely a day goes by without a media headline about the possible impacts.
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Consumers Oppose Nanny State On Plastic Bags
In the wake of possible impending legislation which will force retailers to charge for plastic bags, new research from Ipsos indicates that the government may face consumer opposition to their plans - particularly from less affluent shoppers who resent being dictated to on this issue.
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Ipsos Delivery Index Budget Briefing
Alistair Darling delivers his first Budget as Chancellor this week having faced a number of difficulties since entering 11 Downing Street last summer, such as an economic slowdown and criticism of his handling of Northern Rock.
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Ipsos Political Monitor February 2008
Ipsos's February Political Monitor, carried out between 21 and 26 February, shows the Conservatives on 39%, Labour on 37% and the Liberal Democrats on 16%.
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Doctors Still Top The Poll As Most Trusted Profession
Doctors still top the poll as the professionals that the public trust most. An Ipsos survey commissioned by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) shows that doctors come out first when the public is asked whom they generally trust to tell the truth. The annual poll indicates that nine in ten adults say they trust doctors to tell the truth.
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Public Opinion On Hunting With Dogs
Two surveys of over 2,000 people in Britain were carried out in February by Ipsos for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the RSPCA and the League Against Cruel Sports.
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Political Commentary - Concern About The Economy At Highest Point In Nearly Ten Years
For the second month in a row, Ipsos's Political Monitor data shows that public concern about the economy has moved into the top five issues facing the country. Almost one in five people (18%) spontaneously mention the economy when asked "what would you say is / are the most important issue(s) facing Britain today?".
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Prescription Costs A Barrier To Healthcare
New Ipsos research for the Citizens Advice Bureaux suggests that around 800,000 people in England are not collecting their prescriptions or getting them dispensed because of the cost involved.