A new survey of European nationals working in the UK has revealed that more than sixty per cent of those interviewed agree that their British colleagues do not have a satisfactory command of foreign languages.
Research study conducted for the UK Independence Party on European Election voting intentions and attitudes to a Single European Currency and the European Union
Our latest MORI poll suggests that the tax harmonisation dispute has caused a marked anti-EMU swing in public opinion. This has largely reversed the previous pro-EMU swing since October 1997, which had been caused by the government's statements in favour of the principle of joining the single currency.
Cohn & Wolfe commissioned MORI to produce this study as part of a strategy to promote the work of Deloitte Consulting in euro-related projects. This specific project is intended to generate brand publicity on a pan-European basis and demonstrate expertise and insight into the implications of the euro's introduction.
Sterling's recent recovery against euro-area currencies is likely to prove temporary. The pound remains very overvalued compared to its long-run norm in real terms, and the weakening economy implies that the UK's interest rate cushion will continue to erode - unless sterling falls very sharply.
Today's poll among Conservative party members seems certain to show a sizeable anti-EMU majority. Our latest MORI poll suggests that overall public opinion also on balance is still against early EMU entry, but that opposition to EMU is well down from a year ago, and has diminished markedly among Conservative voters.
