Ipsos MORI February 2010 Issues Index
18 February 2010
Ipsos MORI's February Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing the country today, as has been the case since September 2008.

Concern about redundancy
23 November 2009
Q How concerned (if at all) would you say you are about the possibility of being made redundant or becoming unemployed over the next twelve months?

Attitudes towards unemployment
23 November 2009
This survey on behalf of St. Mungo's investigates the public’s attitudes towards unemployment, and what they think should be done to help the long-term unemployed back into work.

The economy still tops the public agenda, as concern about unemployment decreases
26 October 2009
Ipsos MORI's October Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing the country today. Over half of the public (52%) place it amongst the most important issues facing Britain. This is a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue in June, July and August of this year.

Best Party On Key Issues: Unemployment
27 September 2009
Q I am going to read out a list of problems facing Britain today. I would like you to tell me whether you think the Conservative party, the Labour party or the Liberal Democrats has the best policies on each problem.

August 2009 Issues Index
24 August 2009
Ipsos MORI's monthly Issues Index shows that three in ten respondents (30%) are concerned about Unemployment, a five point increase on last month and the highest level of concern measured since December 1998. This comes after the release of ONS figures showing the number of unemployed at 2.435 million - the highest figure since 1995.

Issues Index July 2009
24 July 2009
As has been the case since September 2008, the economy is the most important issue facing the country today according to the public. Over half (55%) place it amongst the most important issues, a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue last month (54%). Indeed, the economy shows no sign of being knocked off the top spot - the second highest issue (race relations/immigration) is cited as an important issue by only half as many respondents (27%).

Issues Index November 2008
21 November 2008
Ipsos MORI's monthly Issues Index (conducted face-to-face monthly of c. 1,000 British adults age 18+) shows that the economy remains at the top of the list of public concerns. In fact, for the second month in a row, Ipsos MORI has recorded our highest-ever rating for the economy, with more than three in five (62%) of the public rating it as one of the most important issues facing Britain, and increase of four points from last month.

Concern about economy remains high, but just 14% worry about unemployment
24 October 2008
The economy again tops Ipsos MORI's monthly Issues Index, with just under three fifths of British adults (58%) saying it is one of the most important issues facing Britain, an increase of 3 points from last month.

Ipsos MORI housing survey shows support for Housing Minister proposals on social housing.
6 June 2008
Nearly three-quarters of people we spoke to (73%) agree with Housing Minister, Caroline Flint's, proposals that unemployed tenants who are able to work and live in social housing should risk losing their home if they are not prepared to take up opportunities for support and advice in seeking work (73%).