Politics

Rise in concern about the economy and defence/foreign affairs amid the Portuguese bailout and Libya crisis

James Stannard analyses the budget and how it may affect Big Society organisations.

As austerity measures begin to bite at home, George Osborne is coming under pressure to reveal how much the UK will contribute in the bailing out of Portugal

The most marked increase this month is with petrol prices/fuel. One in seven (15%) are concerned about this, an increase of seven percentage points since last month, and the highest since July 2008. Those who are most concerned include those in rural areas (20%), those in social grades DE (21%) and those in Scotland (27%).

A new poll conducted by Ipsos (before the military action in Libya began) indicates citizens in 23 countries around the world are not convinced that public uprisings in the Middle East and Africa will bring about better government.

Research with young people to explore attitudes towards crime and victimisation; support and advice services; and opinions of three possible support scenarios for young victims of crime

Q How interested would you say you are in politics?

Q What is the name of your local Member of Parliament?

Q How much, if anything, do you feel you know about politics?