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World Health Care Systems 'In Crisis'
A MAJOR study conducted in 23 countries shows a majority of people — in many cases a large majority — believe their nation's health care system is "in a state of crisis". But although half (52%) the British public think this, larger majorities in 19 other countries believe their own health care systems are 'in crisis'.
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Transport Journalists Say Integrate Track With Train
The Government should shy away from policies that would expand Britain's motorways, and concentrate on rail and air links — according to new research by MORI among the country's top transport journalists.
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Assessment of the Urban Network Reinvention Programme
New research carried out by MORI on behalf of Postwatch, the consumer watchdog for postal services, shows that 94% of customers are migrating to alternative branches following a post office closure. However, customers experience varying degrees of inconvenience and many have to undergo significant changes in behaviour as a result.
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Workplace Discrimination
Age is the largest determinant of whether a person is likely to be ill-treated in the workplace, according to new research from MORI. The survey — Diversity Matters — conducted for The Guardian and TMP Worldwide, shows nearly a quarter (23%) of British employees claim to have fallen victim to discrimination, bullying or harassment at work. This rises to 37% of older workers (over 55s). Ill treatment because of age is higher than that due to gender, race or sexuality, and is marginally higher than that because of disability.
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Top-level support for Foundation Hospitals
NHS chief executives are generally supportive of the idea of Foundation Status Hospitals, according to new research from MORI Social Research Institute. The research, commissioned by the NHS Confederation for its annual conference, was among 102 Chief Executive across a range of NHS Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and Strategic Health Authorities.
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One In Three Teachers To Leave Within Five Years
One in three teachers expect to leave teaching within five years, according to new research by the MORI Social Research Institute. In the research, carried out on behalf of the General Teaching Council, more than half (56%) of teachers in England say their morale is lower than when they joined the profession and a third would not go into teaching if they had their time again.
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Teenagers: 'Boredom Leads To Crime'
Teenagers believe young people commit crimes because they have nothing to do and nowhere to go, according to new research by MORI. The survey, commissioned by Nestlé and the Kids Clubs Network, found that among 11-16 year olds, seven in 10 believe a lack of facilities and things to do leads young people to commit crimes.
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British Asians 'Support Extremist Ban'
The majority of British Asians disapprove of Tony Blair's actions in relation to Iraq, according to new research conducted by MORI. The survey, commissioned by the BBC Asian Network, was among a representative sample of Asians in Great Britain and shows six in 10 (61%) disapprove of how Tony Blair is handling the Iraq situation.
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Post Offices Pass On The Parcel Question
Customers are being given inadequate advice about which service to use when they send parcels at the post office according to new figures from Postwatch, the consumer watchdog for postal services. Yet, in reality, when customers complain about loss or damage, Consignia place the onus on them to choose the right service.
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Oftel Publishes Results Of Dial-Up Internet Access Review
The UK has a competitive dial-up Internet access market with a wide range of unmetered and metered services available to consumers at low prices, Oftel's review of the Internet market has concluded.