Economy

A few days ahead of the G7 Summit, taking place on 11- 13 June 2021 in the UK, the Women’s Forum published the results of an Ipsos survey of nationals of the G7 countries, highlighting the importance of taking the full measure of how and to what extent women have been affected by the pandemic and its socio-economic consequences.

The Conservative lead is now up to nine points as economic optimism is the highest level since 2015

Expectations Index back to its pandemic level

Ipsos's latest Political Monitor shows two-thirds think the government is relaxing coronavirus restrictions in England at the right speed.

Three in five (59%) Britons are satisfied with the way Rishi Sunak is doing his job as Chancellor.

This month's Economic Optimism Index score of +2 is the most optimistic the British public have been about the economy since 2015.

Over half of Britons feel government should prioritise the environment over the economy in wake of the pandemic, even if this means slower economic growth or job loss. Britons are more likely to feel renewable energy and obliging owners to insulate their homes are very acceptable initiatives to reduce greenhouse emissions compared to the global average.

The November 2020 Ipsos Issues Index shows the level of public concern about Coronavirus is unmoved since October

Britons say they are prepared to pay more taxes themselves to fund public services, in the context of COVID-19 requiring high levels of government spending.