Britain needs educating on the Euro, says survey

Just over half of the UK population know when the Euro is being launched but knowledge of the new currency is still very limited, according to a new survey. Research conducted for Cater Allen shows 58% of those over 35 correctly identified that the Euro will be launched on January 1, 2002, however, a look at the regional breakdown surprisingly shows Brummies knew more about the changes than the Londoner. According to the survey, 70% of people living in Birmingham knew when the Euro is being launched, however, Londoners clearly still need educating as only 42% gave the correct answer. ...