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A Year in Review - 2020

This has been a year of momentous change – real and anticipated. As we pause to reflect at the end of the year, we present some Ipsos research highlights you may have missed during the dizzying events of 2020.
Coronavirus Survey

One in three people exposed to COVID-19 anti-vax messages

A new survey by Ipsos and King's College London Policy Institute shows that one in three people in the UK (34%) say they have seen or heard messages discouraging the public from getting a coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus Survey

Study reveals why one in four have found rules harder in second lockdown

A new study from Ipsos and the Policy Institute at King's College London reveals that one in four people (26%) say they’ve found it harder to follow the rules during England’s second national lockdown than they did during the first.
Healthcare Survey

Britons are most likely to think their healthcare system is overstretched

Many Britons say the NHS is overstrained but many still have faith in the quality of care, according to a new global Ipsos poll.
Public Health Survey

Latest interim findings from REACT COVID-19 Study published

Interim results from the seventh report of one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England have been published today by Imperial College London and Ipsos showing a reduction in prevalence nationwide.
Coronavirus Survey

COVID-19 vaccine trials announcements have lifted the nation’s spirits but some concerns remain

Our new poll shows the announcements about the COVID-19 vaccine trials have lifted the nation’s spirits, particularly amongst the youngest age groups, but some concerns remain.
Society Survey

Half of Britons think second lockdown in England will be effective in reducing spread of COVID-19

While half believe this second lockdown in England will be effective in reducing the coronavirus spread, 41% believe it will be ineffective.
Public Health Survey

British people think that their local councils use evidence more than local MPs in the response to COVID-19

Polling to be released today by Ipsos as part of Evidence Week in Parliament, an annual event that brings together researchers, constituents, and MPs to discuss evidence, asked UK adults how much they believe government ministers, their local MP, and their local council are using evidence in the response to COVID-19.
Scotland Survey

Scottish views of Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic hit new low

New polling from Ipsos for BBC Scotland shows that ratings of how well Boris Johnson has handled the coronavirus pandemic have fallen since May. While ratings of Nicola Sturgeon have also fallen a little, public ratings of how she has handled the pandemic remain far higher.