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The election and the polls
In the current edition of the Spectator, Stephen Glover attacks MORI in particular and the opinion polls in general on the basis of their performance in last year's general election. His argument depends upon a number of inaccuracies and misunderstandings.
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Joining The Euro
Which of the following best describes your own view of British participation in the single currency?
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Affairs - Satisfaction Or Fatal Attraction?
Having an affair may bring some spice into your life, but it might also damage your health. That's according to the results of a recent Care for the Family/MORI survey, released at the start of this year's National Marriage Week.
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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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A Quarter Of Women Drivers Are Afraid Of Being 'Carjacked'
A quarter of women drivers (25%) are afraid of being carjacked according to research published today by Direct Line. In addition half (49%) of all women admit they lock their car doors for added security when driving through town. This figure rises to 64% when they are driving at night.
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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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After Afghanistan, It's War — Over Public Services
The National Health Service has regained poll position as the issue of most concern to most people in Britain, pushing the war into second place. Service delivery (lack thereof) by the Blair government is salient. Recently the media are talking about the Tories' resurgence. The runes I read do not look happy for the occupants of Nos. 10 & 11.
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Joining The Euro: All Companies' Polls 1999-2002
MORI, ICM, Gallup. NOP and Eurobarometer published polls on joining the Single European Currency
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Confidence Returns
The number of holidaymakers who said they would not travel to a country perceived as risky after 11 September attacks has halved according to MORI polls carried out in September, November and January on behalf of ABTA.
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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.