UK: EARLY MORNING COFFEE ASSISTS ROAD SAFETY
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According to a study undertaken by the Sleep Research Laboratory at Loughborough University, people who get up early in the morning, after less than five hours of sleep, are three times less likely to have an accident if they drink two cups of coffee before driving. It is thought that consuming 200mg of caffeine, whether in coffee or in an energising drink such as Red Bull, could significantly reduce road accident rates. Around 22% of serious road accidents are caused by drowsiness, and it is thought that this produces more of the UK's 3,500 annual road deaths than alcohol.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: CONSUMER CONFIDENCE HITS RECORD HIGH
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A survey by UK-based consultancy company, GfK, has revealed that consumer confidence rose to a record high in August 2000. The survey questioned people on a number of issues such as job security, spending plans and their outlook on the economy for the year ahead. GfK suggest the rise in optimism could be related to the announcement of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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