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As British fire crews are due to begin their first national strike of 2003, a new survey from the MORI Social Research Institute shows they still enjoy public support — although their union and the Government do not.

Quarterly survey of attitudes towards public services

Q I am going to read out a list of problems facing Britain today. I would like you to tell me whether you think the Conservative party, the Labour party or the Liberal Democrats has the best policies on each problem.

Domestic and business customers are waiting for the water industry to catch up

MORI Scotland's annual survey of Members of the Scottish Parliament has come up with some timely findings. On the day that Henry McLeish (First Minister for Scotland) submitted his resignation, MORI Scotland were able to reveal who MSPs think is a 'hot contender' as a replacement.

In a new poll of Members of Parliament commissioned by MORI, it was found that 40% of MPs use Guardian Unlimited, far ahead of its nearest competitor, making it the most popular newspaper website among politicians. It was also found that almost half (49%) of Labour MPs turned to Guardian Unlimited as their online newspaper of choice.

Employer provided home PC perceived as a better employee perk than health club membership

Annex 1 - HeadTeachers' Views of LEAs

Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett said today that it was important for Government to strike a balance between local autonomy and Government intervention - particularly in school reform.