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Whom Do We Trust? Neither Politicians Nor Journalists!
Whom do we trust? Certainly not politicians nor journalists. Doctors, yes, and no doubt nurses. Certainly teachers, professors, judges and priests, but not everyone trusts even them to tell the truth. One person in five say they don't believe that either judges or the clergy can be trusted.
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Trust In The Government Low
Trust in the Government is low, with a quarter to a third of us believing that the Government is acting in the public interest in relation to each of five different risk issues.
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Technological Christmas
Millions of people in Britain will be shopping on the net over the next month, with a quarter (26%) saying they would definitely or probably shop online this Christmas. The vast majority of those who currently shop on-line (86%) find it very or fairly easy to do so. Books, CDs and toys/games head the list for on-line shoppers.
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Computer Users Suffer 'PC Rage'
MORE than two thirds of Personal Computer users say they shout, swear or are violent towards their PC when it crashes, freezes or when other problems occur, according to new research by MORI.
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Backing For In-car Speed Alarm
A majority of people say they would welcome a speed warning device on their car dashboard as a way to improve road safety, according to research by MORI. The survey, commissioned by the FIA Foundation shows seven in 10 (70%) people would support an audible in-car warning or a dashboard display that alerts them to the legal speed limit on residential roads and on trunk roads in built-up areas.
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Public Uncertainty over Environmental Issues
A major in-depth study of public understanding of science and the environment has revealed that the majority of people are confused about the central issues.
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British Public Supports EU Directive on GM Food
A new MORI poll released today demonstrates that the British public supports the EU initiative which would make it compulsory to label all food containing GM ingredients or derivatives. 76% said the labelling of all food with GM ingredients should be made compulsory.
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KPMG Consulting e-Government Survey 2002
A full report of the KPMG 2002 e-government survey is available in PDF format. If you would like a copy, please email Andrew Collinge
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So Much To Do, So Little Time
The introduction of free entry to museums and galleries in England and Wales appears to be achieving the government's objective of widening access, according to MORI research conducted in January 2002. The overall proportion of adults visiting museums and galleries has gone up since similar research was undertaken two years ago from 31 per cent to 38 per cent.
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Public Expects The Impossible From Science
A new public opinion poll from MORI shows that over 60% of British adults expect the impossible from science: 71% of the public look to scientists to give an 'agreed view' about science issues and 61% expect science to provide 100% guarantees about the safety of medicines. Yet most scientists insist that science cannot and should not deliver either.