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Issues Index November 2009
Concern about defence and race/immigration increases, although the economy remains the key issue for now
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Ethical purchasing squeezed by recession, but companies will continue to invest in company responsibility (CR)
As the economy continues to dominate public concerns, Ipsos research shows that the importance of company responsibility in people's purchasing has declined sharply this year.
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The economy still tops the public agenda, as concern about unemployment decreases
Ipsos's October Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing the country today. Over half of the public (52%) place it amongst the most important issues facing Britain. This is a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue in June, July and August of this year.
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Scottish Public Opinion Monitor August 2009
The results from Ipsos Scotland's most recent Scottish Public Opinion Monitor have been released, providing an insight into the views of the public across a range of issues.
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Ipsos Political Monitor August 2009
Ipsos's August 2009 Political Monitor, conducted 21-23 August, has the Conservatives up three points to 43% since July, and the Labour Party share up by two points to 24%, among those certain to vote.
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Public concern about unemployment increases with the rate of joblessness
Ipsos's monthly Issues Index shows that three in ten respondents (30%) are concerned about unemployment, a five point increase on last month and the highest level of concern measured since December 1998.
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August 2009 Issues Index
Ipsos's monthly Issues Index shows that three in ten respondents (30%) are concerned about Unemployment, a five point increase on last month and the highest level of concern measured since December 1998. This comes after the release of ONS figures showing the number of unemployed at 2.435 million - the highest figure since 1995.
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Issues Index July 2009
As has been the case since September 2008, the economy is the most important issue facing the country today according to the public. Over half (55%) place it amongst the most important issues, a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue last month (54%).
Indeed, the economy shows no sign of being knocked off the top spot - the second highest issue (race relations/immigration) is cited as an important issue by only half as many respondents (27%). -
Issues Index June 2009
Ipsos's June Issues Index shows that, according to the public, the economy remains the most important issue facing the country, as has been the case since September of last year. Over half (54%) see it is an important issue, though this represents a drop of five percentage points since May. This is also a drop of sixteen percentage points since January, when seven in ten (70%) saw it as among the most important issues.