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Are We Gazing Into A Pensions Abyss?
The good news - Britain's employees are optimistic that they will enjoy a stable and secure retirement receiving at least half of their pre-retirement income. The majority even expect to retire more than five years before normal retirement age.
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Are Loyalty Card Schemes Missing A Trick?
Research released today carried out by MORI on behalf of Black Sun — the loyalty consultancy — reveals the scoop on consumer habits towards loyalty cards. The findings provide a basis for businesses to re-think expensive loyalty programmes, as research shows that current programmes offered by retailers are missing the mark with consumers.
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The Student Living Report 2002
The Definitive Study Of The "Student Experience". Student debt has increased by a quarter in 12 months, yet on average students spend 16320 a week on drink and 86% own a mobile phone", according to the Student Living Report 2002, published today. The report represents one of the most comprehensive quantitative surveys of full time undergraduate and postgraduate students. The findings are part of an ongoing study to explore how students are meeting the challenges and opportunities of the higher education experience.
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Sharp Fall In Arrears And Possessions
The number of properties taken into possession by mortgage lenders dropped by some 20% in 2001, according to figures released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Fewer than 1 in 625 mortgages in the UK ended up as a repossession in 2001, compared with 1 in 130 back in 1991 when repossessions peaked.
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Nationwide Survey Shows Widespread Ignorance Of Link Between Car Maintenance And Road Safety
Less than a third of UK motorists spontaneously mention that having working lights is critical to road safety, according to research by MORI1 on behalf of Unipart Group of Companies. For just under a half, the importance of well-maintained tyres does not immediately spring to mind and 20 per cent do not recollect that the upkeep of brakes is crucial. In addition drivers spend on average over one third more on clothes and alcohol than they do on maintaining their cars.
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The Economy And The Euro
The September 11 attacks in the USA were followed by a dramatic slump in economic confidence in Britain. MORI's Economic Optimism Index (EOI) at the end of September hit -56, its lowest point since the early 1980s, exacerbating an already precarious situation. (The August figure, -31, was already the lowest since November 1998).
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Give Up Those Bad Driving Habits For The New Year
Specialist motor insurer, Privilege Insurance, has compiled a list of the worst, and probably most common, driving habits that should be on the top of everyone's New Years Resolutions list to change in 2002.
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Millions Of Motorists Risk Breaking Drink-Drive Laws
A new report published today by Direct Line, the UK's largest private motor insurer, has revealed that millions of motorists could be driving whilst over the legal limit without even realising it.
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Nearly Half Of Over 45s Have Never Heard Of An Annuity
Nearly half of over 45s in the UK have never heard of the term 'annuity' and less than a third would know where to buy one from, according to new research released today.
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Companies Should Give More in Hard Times
By a margin of 5:1, the British public believe that it is more important that companies should show a high degree of responsibility in difficult economic times, according to MORI's annual general public survey on Corporate Social Responsibility.