Issues Index

Our latest issues index shows that concern about unemployment is higher amongst the young.

The economy remains top issue of concern for all going into 2011 but there are different party priorities after that.

Concern about education increases in the wake of the student protests, though the economy and unemployment remain the two most important issues.

The Economist/Ipsos November Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing the country - over half (54%) place it among the most important issues facing Britain today, and for two-fifths (39%) it is the single most important issue

The economy remains the issue of most concern, particularly for private sector workers

Trade unions/strikes have not been considered a major issue for many years by the British public according to the Ipsos Issues Index and this remains true at the start of this month.

The economy remains the biggest issue facing the country, particularly among coalition supporters

The economy remains Britain's chief concern, though concern about unemployment increases

Despite a drop of six points from last month's record score of 71%, two thirds (65%) place the economy among the biggest issues facing the country