Coronavirus

A new survey by the Ipsos UK Knowledgepanel finds that both the Scottish and UK publics are fairly gloomy about our immediate economic prospects.

Findings from the latest report of the government-backed REACT-1, one of the largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, have been published today. Over 94,000 volunteers in England took part in the study to examine the levels of COVID-19 in the general population between 8 February and 1 March.

Laura Thomas looks at results from the NHS Maternity Survey 2021, run by Ipsos and the Care Quality Commission, to see what the data tells us about infant feeding during the pandemic.

The global public’s top 5 concerning issues remain unchanged, with Covid-19 still top. But inflation now ranks 6th with almost one in four (23%) worldwide now saying it is a worry in their country.

Majorities in each of 30 countries believe we will never fully stop the spread of COVID, but views on vaccination mandates vary widely.

New research by Ipsos has found that nearly half of Britons believe that the Government is relaxing COVID restrictions too quickly.

69% say they are concerned about the risk Coronavirus poses to the country as a whole.

A lack of faith in politicians and politics becomes Britain’s second-biggest issue in the January 2022 Issues Index

The recent rise in concern about Covid-19 following the spread of Omicron continues in 2022. Meanwhile, inflation hits record levels of concern.