Economy


Majority believe infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority

In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 countries feel that it is right to prioritise the impact on the environment, nearly double the 26% who put greater weight on economic impacts.

Economic optimism falls to lowest level since February

Over half of Britons think the economy will get worse over the next 12 months.
Coronavirus Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: Public concern about COVID-19 continues to fall

The September 2021 Ipsos Issues Index shows a further drop in public concern about COVID-19.
Coronavirus Publication

What Worries the World? August 2021

New highs for Coronavirus concern in some countries underscore the unstable pandemic environment.

Two in three support increasing national insurance for social care reform or to reduce NHS backlog

Half favour increased public spending, even if it means higher taxes or borrowing
Coronavirus Survey

Britons more hopeful that the country will be stronger when it gets through the pandemic, but concerns about another variant and economic impacts remain

While Britons are optimistic about how well Britain will cope with the virus, many are aware of the long-term impacts that we may face
Issues Index Survey

Public concern about the economy rises, whilst concern about COVID-19 drops

Ipsos Issues Index for July 2021 shows slight drop in the proportion of Britons concerned about COVID-19.

Public satisfaction with Johnson and his government falls to 9 month low

Boris Johnson's net satisfaction has fallen to -16 from -3 last month.
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: May 2021

Concern about the coronavirus pandemic remains at the same level as in April according to the Ipsos MORI Issues Index for May 2021.