Economy

But only minority happy to give up visiting their local branch

Outsourcing elements of e-business initiatives is a critical factor in the ongoing success of European businesses.

The development of a progressive image is seen as the main benefit of e-business, according to UK and German businesses, more so than improved customer relations or reductions in overheads.

Personal contacts are key to setting up business community partnerships, according to new research published today by Business Community Connections, in association with MORI. The research report - Business Community Partnerships: Fact or Fiction? - looks for the first time at the development of these partnerships from the charity perspective. The research was supported by KPMG and Crimson Publishing.

The number of people banking online is still increasing rapidly, according to new research by Nationwide.

Direct Line has received a welcome boost to its campaign to outlaw the practice of tying home insurance sales with mortgages, after new research has revealed that over half (56%) of MPs surveyed 'strongly agree' with the need for a ban.

Survey exploring people's views on saving, debt and living standards.

Survey exploring ISA investment ahead of ISA deadline.

A new MORI poll conducted by leading public interest communications agency The Forster Company finds that the public have high expectations of what companies should be doing to tackle social, environmental and ethical issues in 2001.