With hairdressers and barbers due to reopen tomorrow after three long months, scruffy-looking Brits across the land will be beating a path to their door for a much needed chop. The results of a YouGov RealTime survey, conducted earlier in the year but rendered temporarily redundant by the coronavirus, uncovers quite how much more women will be having to pay to get their hair lopped off than men.

That women are paying more for their haircuts than men will not be a massive revelation to many, but a BBC article revealed that women who want their hair cut in the same style as men are being charged much more for the same service. Some who have attempted to make savings by going to male barbers have even been turned away.

Men are most likely to be paying between £10 and 14.99 for their hair cut, with 40% saying this was the case. A further 29% pay between £5 and £9.99 and another 15% spend from £15 to £19.99.

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The amount women are paying is much more dispersed, as can be seen from the chart. The most common range is £20 to £24.99, but only 13% pay this much – similar proportions pay in each of the categories from £10 to £14.99 and between £30 and £34.99.

What is clear is that women tend to be paying more than men for their haircuts. While only 15% of men are paying £15 or more for their haircut, more than three quarters (78%) of women do so.

In fact, the average among men who pay for a haircut is £12.17, while for women it is £31.99.

It is clear that men wouldn’t stand for the prices women pay either. While 39% of men might be willing to push their haircut budget to £15 or above, just 21% would pay £20 or more and a mere would pay £25 or more.

Meanwhile, the majority of women (56%) would be willing to pay £30 or more at a maximum. In fact, a quarter (24%) would stretch to £50 or more for a chop.

In both cases it seems that the genders are paying close to what they are willing to pay. Looking at the average maximum figure for each group in both cases they are just a few pounds higher than what they are currently paying: £14.13 for men (£1.96 higher than the current average) and £37.49 for women (£5.50 higher).

While women tend to get their hair cut less frequently, this is still not enough to offset the difference in prices paid. Taking into account how often people go to the hairdressers, we calculated that on average women are paying £135 a year on haircuts – almost twice the £70 that men pay on average.

(Please note these figures are among those who pay to get their hair cut only – if it were expanded to include all men and women this would make the difference even more stark, as men are more likely to never pay to get their hair cut).

(YouGov)

July 03, 2020

Source: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2020/07/03/women-pay-more-twice-much-haircuts

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SUMMARY OF POLLS

ASIA

(Pakistan)

Gallup Pakistan publishes four studies on different aspects of COVID-19: Lockdown, Number of Cases, Household Spending & Income

78% Pakistanis support further opening up of businesses across the country by relaxing the lockdown. Only 14% say otherwise. 1 in 3 (32%) Pakistanis are skeptical about the number of COVID-19 cases being reported by the government. 1 in 4 (24%) Pakistanis claim that as compared to last year, their household spending on Eid-ul-Fitr had increased this year. 16% Pakistanis report they have started to look for ways to earn additional money to cover their household’s basic needs in the past 7 days. (Gallup Pakistan)

July 03, 2020

(India)

Byju’s is the most used e-learning app during the lockdown

The Coronavirus has delayed the academic calendar by months and replaced school spaces by virtual classrooms. As states gear up to reopen schools amidst the pandemic, YouGov’s latest survey reveals half of the parents (49%) are either not very or not at all comfortable with sending their children back to school. A quarter are ‘somewhat comfortable’ while another quarter, (26%) are extremely or very comfortable with the return. Parents in East India are especially concerned about their child’s return and more than two-thirds (68%) stated their hesitation in sending them back to school (not very + not at all comfortable). (YouGov)

June 29, 2020

MENA

(KSA)

Amazon’s rebrand campaign in Saudi creates greatest uplift in Ad Awareness in June

This month, Amazon.sa is the brand which has achieved the largest rise in its Ad Awareness in Saudi Arabia. The uplift coincides with Amazon and Souq announcing the launch of Amazon.sa mid-month. Following the rebrand of Souq in the UAE to Amazon.ae last year, the e-Commerce giant continues to grow the Amazon name in the Middle East with the rebrand now taking place in Saudi Arabia: “Souq is now Amazon.sa”. The current digital adverts focus on informing consumers of the new website “amazon.sa is here”, as well as highlighting the brand’s offerings, such as wide product ranges and fast shipping. Arabic language is also available on the website to enhance the customer’s experience. (YouGov)

July 07, 2020

(Lebanon)

Life Ratings Crashed Amid Lebanon's Meltdown

Lebanese adults' ratings of their lives dropped to a historic low in 2019 as hundreds of thousands of protesters across the country -- initially angered by planned taxes on WhatsApp -- demanded the complete overhaul of the country's political system. Just 4% of Lebanese rated their lives positively enough to be considered "thriving" -- the worst score in Gallup's record for the country and one of the worst ratings in the world in 2019. Gallup classifies people as "thriving," "struggling" or "suffering" according to how they rate their current and future lives on a ladder scale with steps numbered from zero to 10, based on the Cantril Self-Anchoring Striving Scale. Those who rate their current life a 7 or higher and their anticipated life in five years an 8 or higher are classified as thriving. (Gallup USA)

July 03, 2020

AFRICA

(South Africa)

Cost of living: South Africans mostly worry about the increase in food prices

Three in five people (60%) in an online poll of nearly 18,000 people conducted from May 22 to June 5 say costs have increased somewhat or a lot, with those in Argentina, South Africa and Mexico (81%), Turkey (80%) and Chile and Belgium (79%) are at the top of the list of countries experiencing increases. In South Africa, women are more worried about this issue than men, with 84% of women and 77% of men saying that the overall cost of necessities have increased over the last few months. When looking at the different age groups, older people are more keenly feeling these cost increases, with 87% of those 50 years and older, 83% of those 35 - 49 years old and 76% of those 18 - 34 years old saying that costs have increased a lot or somewhat. (Ipsos)

July 03, 2020

EUROPE

(Germany)

Germans are currently predicting Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election

When asked German citizens about the outcome of the US presidential election in autumn 2020, in June 2020 32 percent estimated that Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden would win the election. That is 8 percentage points more than in May 2020. A victory by incumbent US President Donald Trump in June assumed 17 percent. This fell by 4 percentage points compared to the previous month. A recent YouGov survey found that among eligible Germans. (YouGov)

July 01, 2020

(France)

Citizen's Climate Convention - what do the French think?

64% of French people have already heard of the Citizen Climate Convention (72% of men against 57% of women). Within the framework of the Citizen's Climate Convention, 150 citizens drawn by lot worked on the measures to be taken to fight against climate change. Participants had until June 21 to debate and vote on each of their 150 proposals. 3 in 10 French people (30%) find this initiative necessary , and 17% describe it as democratic . We also note that 13% consider it unrealistic. (YouGov)

July 02, 2020

(Denmark)

Danes' consumption is rising again

But it is still lower than before the corona pandemic. It shows YouGov's global COVID-19 tracking study that examines changes in consumer wishes, shopping habits and lifestyle on a weekly basis. YouGov's COVID-19 tracker illustrates, among other things, the extent to which Danes' purchases in physical stores and online change week after week. The Corona pandemic has made the Danes better hold on to the money, but the tracker also shows that they have loosened the grip a little lately. (YouGov)

June 29, 2020

(Italy)

Security measures for summer holidays

With 80% of Italians intending to go on vacation this summer and among them, most of them by the sea , we asked what tourism workers (such as managers of beaches, hotels and means of transport) expect to do for make your customers feel safer. In general, hygiene rules and distance between people are the main measures required. Airlines and railways are asked to sanitize everything with specific products (3 out of 4 people). According to 2 out of 3 people, passengers must be able to sit alternately in such a way as to maintain distances, in addition passengers must wear a mask and must maintain the distance even before boarding the means of transport. Putting a hand sanitizer dispenser also seems to be a measure. (YouGov)

June 29, 2020

(UK)

Coronavirus: Up to a third of Britons 'wouldn't use a vaccine for COVID-19'

A poll has been carried out for the Centre for Countering Digital Hate as anti-vaccine misinformation is being spread online. A third of Britons have said they are either unsure or definitely wouldn't use a vaccine for coronavirus, a poll has found. The survey, conducted on behalf of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), coincides with the release of a report by the same group into the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation online. The poll found that members of the public who relied on social media more than traditional platforms for information were less likely to say they would get vaccinated. (Sky News)

July 07, 2020

(UK)

Three in five Britons say the cost of living has increased since the start of the coronavirus crisis

Groceries and household items, utility bills top list of higher cost items globally as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In a new global survey by Ipsos, 62% of Britons say they have seen the cost of food, goods and services increase since the coronavirus outbreak. A third say costs have stayed the same while 6% have seen a decrease. This is largely in line with the global average; 60% in 26 countries around the world have seen an increase in the cost of living. This is despite half (51%) of Britons feeling their travel costs have decreased since the start of the crisis with only 6% seeing an increase (more than the global average, where roughly a third (36%) have seen a fall in transportation costs). (Ipsos MORI)

June 29, 2020

(UK)

COVID-19 economic crisis hits those already struggling hardest of all

Brits who were already struggling to keep up with bills have taken a big blow from the coronavirus crisis, with one in six (16%) defaulting on all regular payments – but others are better off than ever. On the surface many Britons’ finances have improved during lockdown; with shops, cafes and bars shut it’s hard for some to spend disposable income. The number of people who can keep up with their bills and credit commitments actually increased to 60% in May, up from 47% in February. Meanwhile, the proportion who struggle from time to time dropped by eight points, and those who consistently battle to keep up with bills - the financially distressed - fell by five points. These are the lowest figures we have recorded. (YouGov)

June 30, 2020

(UK)

Women pay more than twice as much for haircuts

Even though women tend get their hair cut less frequently they still pay much more than men over the course of a year. With hairdressers and barbers due to reopen tomorrow after three long months, scruffy-looking Brits across the land will be beating a path to their door for a much needed chop. The results of a YouGov RealTime survey, conducted earlier in the year but rendered temporarily redundant by the coronavirus, uncovers quite how much more women will be having to pay to get their hair lopped off than men. (YouGov)

July 03, 2020

NORTH AMERICA

(Canada)

Longing for the Road, 4 in 10 (40%) Canadians Plan to Take a Summer Road Trip

The current pandemic has undoubtedly changed many aspects of our everyday lives, including how we get around and where we go on vacation. After being in self-isolation for so many months, how will Canadians look to escape cabin fever? A poll by Ipsos carried out on behalf of Toyota Canada has found that while many Canadians are still hesitant about travelling by air for vacation, they are instead keeping the great Canadian road trip alive by sticking close to home and discovering the beauty and wonder of nearby areas. This summer, Canadians will be swapping their plans for wine-tasting in Italy or beachside cocktails in Mexico for fireside chats at secluded chalet, and it just may be what is needed at this time. (Ipsos)

June 29, 2020

(USA)

American patriotism falls to lowest point in two decades, poll finds

American patriotism is at its lowest ebb for almost two decades, a new poll has found. A survey by Gallup found that while 70 per cent of US adults said they are “proud” to be American, less than half said that they are “extremely proud”. The findings were released ahead of the Fourth of July national holiday amid the country’s struggle to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, and calls for racial justice and an end to policy brutality in Black Lives Matter protests in every state. Gallup said that US pride is at its lowest point since the company began taking polls on it in 2001. It is the second year that the number of “extremely proud” people dropped below the majority (45 per cent). July 05, 2020

(Independent)

(USA)

Local news is playing an important role for Americans during COVID-19 outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak has been a major national news story, dominating news consumption and prompting frequent presidential press conferences. But it is also an important local news story, with many Americans depending on their local media outlets for information about the outbreak. In an April survey by Pew Research Center, conducted as part of the American News Pathways project, about six-in-ten Americans (61%) said they were following news about the coronavirus outbreak at both the national and local level equally. Around a quarter (23%) said they were paying more attention to news at the local level, while 15% said they were focused more on COVID-19 news at the national level. (PEW)

July 02, 2020

(USA)

White evangelical approval of Trump slips, but eight-in-ten say they would vote for him

Amid rising coronavirus cases and widespread protests over racial injustice, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a wide range of religious groups, including white evangelical Protestants – though they remain strongly supportive. Roughly seven-in-ten white evangelical Protestants (72%) say they approve of the way Trump is handling his job, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 16 to 22. That is a 6 percentage point drop from 78% recorded in April, in line with the 5-point drop during that period among U.S. adults overall. The share of white evangelicals who say they “very strongly” approve of Trump’s performance is now at 59%, down 8 points from 67% in April. (PEW)

July 02, 2020

(USA)

Most Americans say climate change affects their local community, including 70% living near coast

More than six-in-ten Americans (63%) say climate change is currently affecting their local community either a great deal or some, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 29-May 5, 2020 – similar to the share who said this in surveys from 2019 and 2018. As is the case on many climate-related issues, perceptions of whether and how much climate change is affecting local communities are closely tied with political party affiliation. More than eight-in-ten Democrats and independents who lean to the Democratic Party (83%) say climate change is affecting their local community at least some, compared with 37% of Republicans and Republican leaners. (PEW)

June 29, 2020

(USA)

Americans Want More, Not Less, Immigration for First Time

Thirty-four percent of Americans, up from 27% a year ago, would prefer to see immigration to the U.S. increased. This is the highest support for expanding immigration Gallup has found in its trend since 1965. Meanwhile, the percentage favoring decreased immigration has fallen to a new low of 28%, while 36% think it should stay at the present level. This marks the first time in Gallup's trend that the percentage wanting increased immigration has exceeded the percentage who want decreased immigration. (Gallup USA)

July 01, 2020

AUSTRALIA

Women dominate Australia’s vitamins, minerals & supplements market

Women comprise the bulk of Australia’s vitamins, minerals or supplements market, with 4.88 million women (46%) buying these products compared to only 3.36 million men (33%). These trends hold up for women and men of all ages but are most pronounced for Australians aged 25 and over. The peak buying age for vitamins, minerals or supplements is 35-64. At least 50% of women aged 35-49 or 50-64, and around 40% of men in both age groups, purchase these goods. In fact, men aged 35-49 are the only age group of men more likely to buy vitamins, minerals or supplements than the average population. (Roy Morgan)

June 30, 2020

MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES

Singaporeans least likely in ASEAN to return to office soon

Singaporeans are the least likely in ASEAN to return to their offices or respective workplaces in the next week, with over half (55%) of employed people saying they will not be working outside their homes in the next seven days. This could be due to the Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry guidelines that state that employees should only return to the workplace where it is demonstrably necessary. Filipinos are the second least likely to be back at the office, with over two in five (45%) saying they will continue working from home. This is followed by Malaysia (31%), Indonesia (24%) and Vietnam (22%). Thais are the most likely to be back at the office, with only two in ten (19%) saying that will be working from home in the next week. Thailand has ended lockdown completely as of last week. (YouGov)

July 09, 2020

Cost of living: Majority say cost of food, goods and services have increased since COVID-19 began

Three in five people (60%) in a poll of nearly 18,000 conducted from May 22 to June 5 say costs have increased somewhat or a lot with those in Argentina, South Africa and Mexico (81%), Turkey (80%), Chile and Belgium (79%) at the top of the list. On the other end, more than a quarter of people in Hungary (27%) and South Korea (26%) say costs have decreased somewhat or a lot since the outbreak began, followed by Japan and Russia (21%). Meanwhile, almost a third of people in all countries (29%) say costs have stayed the same with a majority agreeing with this in Sweden (53%), where restrictive lockdown measures were not implemented. Almost half of people in the Netherlands and Japan (49%) and South Korea (48%) also agree. (Ipsos Global)

July 02, 2020

ASIA

645-43-01/Poll

Gallup Pakistan publishes four studies on different aspects of COVID-19: Lockdown, Number of Cases, Household Spending & Income

78% Pakistanis support further opening up of businesses across the country by relaxing the lockdown. Only 14% say otherwise

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 78% Pakistanis do support further opening up of businesses across the country by relaxing the lockdown. Only 14% say otherwise.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “To what extent do you support further opening up of business across the country by easing lockdown?” In response to this question, 78% said they support it, 8% were neutral about the opening up of businesses and 14% said they do not support the relaxation in the lockdown.

June 29, 2020

Source: https://gallup.com.pk/78-pakistanis-support-further-opening-up-of-businesses-across-the-country-by-relaxing-the-lockdown-only-14-say-otherwise/

1 in 3 (32%) Pakistanis are skeptical about the number of COVID-19 cases being reported by the government

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 1 in 3 (32%) Pakistanis are skeptical about the number of COVID-19 cases being reported by the government.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ‘I believe the number of Coronavirus cases being reported by the government are accurate’?” In response to this question, 57% say they agree that the cases being reported by the government are accurate, 32% disagree and 11% say they do not know/did not respond.

July 01, 2020

Source: https://i0.wp.com/gallup.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DAILY-POLlL-1-July-.jpg?fit=1440%2C1440&ssl=1

1 in 4 (24%) Pakistanis claim that as compared to last year, their household spending on Eid-ul-Fitr had increased this year

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 1 in 4 (24%) Pakistanis claim that as compared to last year, their household spending on Eid-ul-Fitr had increased this year.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “As compared to last year’s Eid-ul-Fitr (2019), did your household spending increase, decrease or remained the same on Eid this year?” In response to this question, 24% said their spending on Eid this year had increased, a significant 55% reported that spending had decreased and 21% claim that their spending had been the same for both years.

July 02, 2020

Source: https://gallup.com.pk/eid/

16% Pakistanis report they have started to look for ways to earn additional money to cover their household’s basic needs in the past 7 days

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, Since April, nearly 7 million more adults now report they have started to look for ways to earn additional money to cover their household’s basic needs.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “In the past 7 days, did you ‘Look for ways to earn additional money (e.g. work more hours, do an occasional job etc.)’ to cover your household’s basic needs?” In response to this question, 16% respondents said yes, while 84% said no.

Considering there are 120 million adult Pakistanis (above 18 years), almost 19 million Pakistanis now claim to have looked for additional ways to earn money in the past 7 days to cover basic household needs.

July 03, 2020

Source: https://gallup.com.pk/16-pakistanis-report-they-have-started-to-look-for-ways-to-earn-additional-money-to-cover-their-households-basic-needs-in-the-past-7-days/

645-43-02/Poll

Byju’s is the most used e-learning app during the lockdown

Concerned about their child’s education, most families have adapted to virtual learning and have subscribed to education apps to support learning during the pandemic

A quarter are ‘somewhat comfortable’ while another quarter, (26%) are extremely or very comfortable with the return.

Parents in East India are especially concerned about their child’s return and more than two-thirds (68%) stated their hesitation in sending them back to school (not very + not at all comfortable).

At present, seven in ten (72%) parents confirmed their child’s reliance on online classes conducted by schools or colleges in order to educate themselves during the lockdown. Among these, some are dependent solely on these classes (44%), while others are taking them along with home schooling (28%). The rest of the children are being home schooled without any online classes (17%) or not engaging in any form of learning due to lack of resources (11%).

It seems like the majority are confident about virtual learning, with 24% parents admitting to their child adapting very well to this form of education with no difficulties and 52% claiming their child has adjusted to it now after some initial difficulties. Furthermore, close to half (48%) are confident (extremely or very) about their child’s ability to independently learn from an online platform.

Although the use of learning apps is not new to many families, the lockdown has triggered the use of these platforms. More than half of the parents (55%) claimed their child has now subscribed to some online education app during the lockdown, although before the pandemic only 40% were subscribed to these apps, highlighting the increase in subscriptions during the period of the lockdown.

Among the digital platforms used before or during Covid-19 for the purpose of education, Byju’s stands as a prominent name, with 65% parents claiming to be using this app for their child’s education. The platform is more popular among tier I students (75%) as compared to the ones in tier II (64%) or tier III (57%) cities.

Unacademy (30%), Vedantu (29%), Udemy (25%) are some of the other apps being currently used to support learning.

Although online learning has gained momentum during the lockdown, the shift to the online medium has raised many concerns among the parents. Around half (48%) are worried about their child developing some health issues related to the increased screen time. Slightly lesser have concerns about technical issues (low internet speed, etc.) and reduced or lesser face time with teachers (43%).

Many (42%) are anxious about their children’s mental wellness getting affected due to the absence of classmates or friends. More than a third have other concerns such as lack of discipline due to absence of a teacher, lesser or no co-curricular activities or having a hard time in keeping the kids motivated to attend online classes (35% each).

When it comes to the future of their child’s education, parents are concerned and a majority (61%) agree that the Covid-19 pandemic will end up hampering their overall education to a ‘very great’ or ‘great extent’.

Talking about the e-learning space, Deepa Bhatia, General Manager, YouGov India, said, “The current situation has increased the popularity of e-learning platforms and has opened up a great opportunity for those in online education business. In the days to come, e-learning will assume greater relevance and hence it is imperative to review the changing needs of students as well as their parents, and address their concerns in the most effective way.”

(YouGov)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://in.yougov.com/en-hi/news/2020/06/29/half-urban-indian-parents-are-not-comfortable-send/

MENA

645-43-03/Poll

Amazon’s rebrand campaign in Saudi creates greatest uplift in Ad Awareness in June

This month, Amazon.sa is the brand which has achieved the largest rise in its Ad Awareness in Saudi Arabia. The uplift coincides with Amazon and Souq announcing the launch of Amazon.sa mid-month.

Following the rebrand of Souq in the UAE to Amazon.ae last year, the e-Commerce giant continues to grow the Amazon name in the Middle East with the rebrand now taking place in Saudi Arabia: “Souq is now Amazon.sa”.

The current digital adverts focus on informing consumers of the new website “amazon.sa is here”, as well as highlighting the brand’s offerings, such as wide product ranges and fast shipping. Arabic language is also available on the website to enhance the customer’s experience.

YouGov BrandIndex data shows the launch campaign for Amazon.sa is certainly having the desired effect in terms of cut-through, with the brand’s Ad Awareness score (whether someone has seen an advert for the brand in the past few weeks) increasing by almost 10 points, from 15.1 at the beginning of June to 24.9 on the 30^th.

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The launch of Amazon.sa has also seen other BrandIndex metrics rise as well. The Word of Mouth metric has increased by +12.3 points (from 12.4 on 2^nd June to 24.7 on the 30^th), showing more people are talking about Amazon with their friends and family. While Consideration for the brand is up by +4.2 points.

What remains to be seen is the impact of the rebrand on Satisfaction, and whether the new website and offerings are increasing customers’ likelihood to recommend the brand. BrandIndex data will continue to gather this data on a daily basis to form a complete picture of the impact of the launch on brand perception.

(YouGov)

July 07, 2020

Source: https://mena.yougov.com/en/news/2020/07/07/amazons-rebrand-campaign-saudi-creates-greatest-up/

645-43-04/Poll

Life Ratings Crashed Amid Lebanon's Meltdown

Line graph. Thriving rates in Lebanon declined to a historic low in late 2019 amid months of protests in the country.

Gallup classifies people as "thriving," "struggling" or "suffering" according to how they rate their current and future lives on a ladder scale with steps numbered from zero to 10, based on the Cantril Self-Anchoring Striving Scale. Those who rate their current life a 7 or higher and their anticipated life in five years an 8 or higher are classified as thriving.

These results are from the Gallup World Poll surveys in the country in November and December 2019 and in January 2020, as protests demanding widespread political reform were escalating.

This new low for Lebanon places it near the bottom of Gallup's 2019 global rankings of the percentage of people rating their lives well enough to considered thriving. Only Afghanistan, a nation torn by decades of war, underdevelopment and a major drug trade, had worse numbers than Lebanon. No Afghans rated their lives well enough to be considered thriving in 2019.

Lebanon Ranks Near the Bottom on Global Thriving Rates

		% Thriving		% Thriving
	Iraq	12	Botswana	8
	Sri Lanka	12	Rwanda	8
	Algeria	11	Egypt	8
	Madagascar	11	Sierra Leone	7
	India	10	Zimbabwe	5
	Ethiopia	9	Lebanon	4
	Zambia	9	Afghanistan	0
GALLUP WORLD POLL, 2019

Confidence in Economy, Financial Institutions Collapses

Lebanon's crisis centers on growing discontent over worsening economic and fiscal conditions. Since the beginning of the year, Lebanese currency has depreciated by more than half of its official value. Coupled with capital control policies aimed at stopping capital flight from the nation's banks, the crisis has unleashed economic hardship not seen by most Lebanese alive today. In fact, even before the current near-to-total economic collapse, when asked in the fall of 2019 if it was a good or bad time to find a job in Lebanon, a record-high 92% described it as a bad time.

Banks have been a focus of much of the social anger expressed on the streets in Lebanon. Several branches have been burned down or destroyed by protesters frustrated with capital controls as well as a tanking exchange rate. When polling took place in 2019, banks had already begun to impose limits on dollar withdrawals before stopping them altogether in March 2020. Ahead of that, a record-low 16% of Lebanese at the time expressed confidence in their financial institutions.

Line graph. Lebanese confidence in their financial institutions dropped to a record-low 16% in 2019.

Freedom in Life on the Decline

Lebanese people's satisfaction with their freedom to choose what they do with their lives has also seriously declined as their political and economic woes have come into tighter focus. The 44% of Lebanese who said they are satisfied with their freedom is a new low for the country -- but also one of the lowest in the world for 2019. Only Afghans (38%) and Algerians (37%) reported less satisfaction.

Line graph. Lebanese citizens assessments of freedom in their life decline from 61 percent to 44 percent.

Lebanon has long been a favored tourist destination for those in the Middle East and Europe because of its relatively freer social environment than most competing tourist locations in the region. However, in a country that has experienced numerous economic and political crises over the past decade, the recent downturn in assessments of freedom among Lebanese adults is a new phenomenon that should give all Lebanon observers pause.

Bottom Line

Lebanon's political turmoil and on-and-off protests demanding a wholesale cleaning out of the country's political elite coincided with an already brewing economic meltdown.

By the end of 2019, before the global pandemic lockdown began, Lebanon's economy was already in free fall. The hardships that most Lebanese are now experiencing, only exacerbated by the global economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, come on the tail end of many festering frustrations for the Lebanese people, most clearly highlighted by their own life assessments.

(Gallup USA)

July 03, 2020

Source: https://news.gallup.com/poll/313436/life-ratings-crashed-amid-lebanon-meltdown.aspx

AFRICA

645-43-05/Poll

Cost of living: South Africans mostly worry about the increase in food prices

A majority of people in 26 countries say the overall cost of food, goods and services have increased for them and their families since the coronavirus outbreak commenced, according to a global survey by Ipsos.

In South Africa, women are more worried about this issue than men, with 84% of women and 77% of men saying that the overall cost of necessities have increased over the last few months. When looking at the different age groups, older people are more keenly feeling these cost increases, with 87% of those 50 years and older, 83% of those 35 - 49 years old and 76% of those 18 - 34 years old saying that costs have increased a lot or somewhat.

The global results show that more than a quarter of people in Hungary (27%) and South Korea (26%) say costs have decreased somewhat or a lot since the outbreak began, followed by Japan and Russia (21%). Meanwhile, almost three in every ten in all countries (29%) say costs have stayed the same, with a majority agreeing with this in Sweden (53%), where restrictive lockdown measures were not implemented. Almost half of people in the Netherlands and Japan (49%) and South Korea (48%) also agree with those in the Scandinavian country.

cost of food goods and services increased

By region, people in Latin America (75%) are most likely to say costs have increased, followed by those in the Middle East and Africa (72%).

What’s increased, stayed the same or decreased?

More than six in every ten online citizens globally (63%) said the cost of food, groceries and household supplies increased since the Covid-19 outbreak began – highlighting the only majority average out of the 11 cost categories presented. This sentiment is highest in emerging markets of Argentina and Turkey (86%), Chile, Mexico and South Africa (80%).

Utility bills, which include items like water, electricity, refuse removal, phone / television / internet services, is the second biggest cost people said increased (39%). Those in Turkey (74%), Chile (68%), and Malaysia (65%) are most likely to cite this.

Other costs that have been identified as having increased is for personal care and body products, and services (28%), followed by healthcare (27%), and entertainment (25%) products and services.

has the cost of products or services for you and your family increased decreased or stayed the same since the coronavirus outbreak began

In terms of where costs remain unchanged, more than three quarters (78%) said housing costs such as rent and mortgage payments stayed the same, followed by insurance at 77% and taxes at 73%. Another major expenditure where 70% of people said they are not paying more, or less is education and childcare.

While costs have either increased or stayed the same, there are some areas where a significant portion of people say costs have decreased. More than a third (36%) said transportation such as using vehicles, buses, trains and fuel costs have decreased – likely a result of less travel as restrictions forced people to work from home. A majority of people in Turkey (56%) cited this, followed by Malaysia (52%), Great Britain (51%) and Canada (50%).

More than a quarter (26%) said the cost of apparel such as clothing, shoes and accessories decreased – reflecting fewer purchases as malls and other retail outlets closed brick and mortar stores. People in South Korea and Turkey (46%) are most likely to agree with this.

South Africans strongly feel that food and utility prices increased extraordinarily in comparison with other costs

The opinions of online South Africans about cost increases per item are summarised as:

south africans strongly feel that food and utility prices increased extraordinarily in comparison with other costs

Why costs increased for people

In terms of why people think costs increased for them – half (50%) said it is because they had to purchase more expensive items or pay delivery charges, due to store closures and a shortage of supplies since Covid-19. But at the same time, an equal proportion of people globally disagree.

why do you think costs have increased since covid19

This sentiment is highest in South America, with respondents in Peru (78%), Chile (72%) and Argentina (68%) agreeing. Those in Asian countries of South Korea (91%) and Japan (83%) are most likely to say this was not the case for them, followed by respondents in Sweden (77%) and the Netherlands (73%).

have you had to purchase more expensive items since the corona outbreak

Meanwhile, more than a third (35%) of people said they incurred new or additional costs such as larger utility bills due to spending more time at home or working from home, with respondents in Turkey (65%) and Malaysia (63%) in most agreement. People in European countries, including the Netherlands (84%), Sweden and France (83%), and Belgium (80%) are most likely to disagree.

In terms of spending more to cope with effects of isolation, more than a quarter globally (27%) said they purchased new, more, or better goods and services for relief from lockdowns and social distancing. This sentiment is highest in Peru (45%), Turkey (37%), Chile (35%), Argentina (34%), Saudi Arabia and Canada (32%). People in Europe were most likely to disagree, with Hungary (89%), Germany (86%) and Russia (82%) at the top.

One in every ten (11%) of online South Africans indicated that they had to pay for medical treatment because of Covid-19, while 89% did not have this expense (It is not clear whether this payment was for them personally or for a member of their family, a friend, or another person). Globally, most people (95%) also said they didn’t have medical expenses related to Covid-19.

(Ipsos)

July 03, 2020

Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-za/cost-living-south-africans-mostly-worry-about-increase-food-prices

EUROPE

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Germans are currently predicting Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election

Current YouGov poll for the 2020 US presidential election

According to a representative YouGov poll on intentions to vote among the U.S. population, 49 percent of Americans would vote for Joe Biden in the second half of June if the U.S. presidential election were to take place. 41 percent of respondents say they would vote for Donald Trump.

THE TOPIC OF CIVIL AND LIBERTY RIGHTS IS GAINING IN IMPORTANCE FOR US CITIZENS

After the violent killing of Georg Floyd in the US state of Minnesota at the end of May, German citizens' rights to civil liberties and liberties are becoming more important: More than a fifth (21 percent) currently sees it as the most important issue in the United States , in May it was 4 percent. Health care, on the other hand, is becoming less important despite the ongoing corona crisis in the United States: in May, 22 percent of respondents still rated this topic as the most important one for US citizens, and only 13 percent made this statement in June. From the point of view of the Germans, the topic of jobs and the economy is also becoming less important: in May, more than a third (35 percent) cited it as the most important issue for citizens in the United States, in June it was 11 percentage points less.

INTEREST IN THE US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS INCREASING IN GERMANY

The approaching presidential election in the United States in November 2020 is also increasingly coming to the fore in Germany. Just under a fifth (18 percent) of German respondents state that there is a lot of talk about the election in their own circle of friends. That is 7 percentage points more than in May 2020. The tension about the outcome of the election is also increasing: At the moment, almost two thirds (65 percent) are excited about the election result, compared to 55 percent in May. More than a third (35 percent) followed contributions to the election campaign in German-language media, 8 percentage points more than in May.

BAD ASSESSMENT OF RELATIONS BETWEEN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES

Three out of ten of the German respondents (30 percent) believe that the United States is generally not friendly towards Germany. In May, 23 percent made this statement. Just under three out of five (58 percent) believe that relations would improve if Joe Biden won the presidential election. If Donald Trump wins the election again, however, only 3 percent believe in an improvement.

(YouGov)

July 01, 2020

Source: https://yougov.de/news/2020/07/01/deutsche-tippen-derzeit-auf-einen-wahlsieg-von-joe/

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Citizen's Climate Convention - what do the French think?

64% of French people have already heard of the Citizen Climate Convention (72% of men against 57% of women).

French opinion on this initiative

Within the framework of the Citizen's Climate Convention, 150 citizens drawn by lot worked on the measures to be taken to fight against climate change. Participants had until June 21 to debate and vote on each of their 150 proposals.

3 in 10 French people (30%) find this initiative necessary , and 17% describe it as democratic . We also note that 13% consider it unrealistic.

Too ambitious a goal?

The overall objective of this citizens' convention is to reduce France's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 1990), in the spirit of social justice. More than one in two people think that this goal is not achievable (53%) , compared to 36% who think it is. 18-34 year olds are the most optimistic, with 53% saying that the goal is achievable (vs. 27% of those 55 and over).

On the other hand, 58% of French people think that this initiative will not lead to an ambitious policy of ecological transition - a pessimism all the more visible among men (67% vs. 51% among women) and the elderly of 55 and over (68% vs. 43% of 18-34 year olds).

Note: since our study, the President of the Republic has received the 150 members of the citizens' convention for the climate "in order to provide a first response to their proposals". Following this interview, Emmanuel Macron announced the approval of 146 out of 149 proposals.

Are the French ready to change their behavior to preserve the planet?

Only 34% are of this opinion - the majority consider on the contrary that they are not ready (59%). Even more alarming, more than one in ten (12%) say that the French are not at all ready to change their behavior to preserve the environment.

(YouGov)

July 02, 2020

Source: https://fr.yougov.com/news/2020/07/02/convention-citoyenne-pour-le-climat-opinion/

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Danes' consumption is rising again

but it is still lower than before the corona pandemic. It shows YouGov's global COVID-19 tracking study that examines changes in consumer wishes, shopping habits and lifestyle on a weekly basis.

YouGov's COVID-19 tracker illustrates, among other things, the extent to which Danes' purchases in physical stores and online change week after week. The Corona pandemic has made the Danes better hold on to the money, but the tracker also shows that they have loosened the grip a little lately.

The graph shows the percentage of Danes who have reduced their general personal consumption in physical stores and online since Denmark closed down on 11 March.

Since the end of March and up to May, on average, 40% of consumers indicated that they spent less money on personal consumption in physical stores due to coronavirus, while around 15% spent less online. The second week in June, however, the proportion of consumers consuming less in the physical stores has fallen from 40% to 24%. While the trend in online consumption despite a slight downward trend is significantly more stable.

Although fewer Danes now consume less in the physical stores, the clothing industry is still severely affected. Almost every three Danes (30%) spend less money on clothing, while only 7% spend more. Especially the young people who have started spending more money on clothes. 16% of 18-29 year olds now spend more money on clothing compared to April and May.

(YouGov)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://yougov.dk/news/2020/06/23/danskernes-forbrug-stiger-igen/

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Security measures for summer holidays

In general, hygiene rules and distance between people are the main measures required.

Transports

Airlines and railways are asked to sanitize everything with specific products (3 out of 4 people). According to 2 out of 3 people, passengers must be able to sit alternately in such a way as to maintain distances, in addition passengers must wear a mask and must maintain the distance even before boarding the means of transport. Putting a hand sanitizer dispenser also seems to be a measure.

The accommodations

Hygiene and spacing are also the main measures in hotel structures: disinfect rooms (73%), install hand sanitizer dispensers (72%), as well as ensure a safe distance in common areas (70%) and avoid organizing parties and gatherings (58%).

In particular as regards the common areas : 1 out of 2 people would like meals and breakfasts to be booked, so as to allow a limited number of people to access the restaurant area; while 1 in 4 people would prefer to have meals eaten in the room.

Beaches

According to 2 out of 3 people, on the beach it is important to disinfect all the equipment with specific products and to respect the distance between bathers, but also to install hand sanitizing dispensers. To avoid crowding, you should avoid organizing beach parties (57%) and allowing a limited number of people to access (50%).

The idea of installing plexiglass panels between umbrellas as well as obliging to wear a mask and gloves is not very welcome (only by 1 in 10 people or less).

(YouGov)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://it.yougov.com/news/2020/06/23/le-misure-di-sicurezza-le-vacanze-estive/

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Coronavirus: Up to a third of Britons 'wouldn't use a vaccine for COVID-19'

A poll has been carried out for the Centre for Countering Digital Hate as anti-vaccine misinformation is being spread online.

A third of Britons have said they are either unsure or definitely wouldn't use a vaccine for coronavirus, a poll has found.

The survey, conducted on behalf of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), coincides with the release of a report by the same group into the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation online.

The poll found that members of the public who relied on social media more than traditional platforms for information were less likely to say they would get vaccinated.

The survey spoke to 1,663 people in Britain, with 6% saying they definitely wouldn't get vaccinated.

But a further 10% said they would "probably not" while another 15% said they did not know, taking the numbers of those who may not get vaccinated against the deadly disease up to almost a third of those surveyed.

A total of 69% were likely to use a vaccine after 38% said they "definitely" would and another 31% declared they "probably" would.

With scientists predicting that more than three-quarters of the population would need to be vaccinated in order to have success in suppressing coronavirus, the findings could represent a threat to the ability to contain COVID-19.

CCDH said its polling results come amid a dramatic rise in the popularity of anti-vaccine social media pages and channels, with 7.7 million more social media users following such accounts since the outbreak of coronavirus.

The research group's poll was carried out by YouGov between 24 and 25 June

The UK lost its measles-free status last year due to experiencing a fall in the number of parents ensuring their children were vaccinated.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at the time that the UK was "suddenly going in the wrong direction" and that "people have been listening to that superstitious mumbo jumbo on the internet, all that anti-vax stuff".

In its new report, titled The Anti-Vax Industry, the CCDH suggests the total following for anti-vax advocates and groups online is up to 57 million across both the US and UK.

It analysed more than 400 anti-vax Facebook groups and pages, YouTube channels, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

The study found they were publishing false conspiracy theories, including that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had created the coronavirus pandemic, that vaccines cause COVID-19, and that tests for the coronavirus vaccine had caused women to become infertile.

CCDH said its research indicated that social media companies had chosen to adopt lenient policies on anti-vaccine content, with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube promising only to reduce the ease with which users could find the content, but refusing to remove pages or groups which promoted it.

Imran Ahmed, chief executive of CCDH, said: "Our hope for a return to normal life rests with scientists developing a successful vaccine for coronavirus.

"But social media companies' irresponsible decision to continue to publish anti-vaccine propaganda means a vaccine may not be effective in containing the virus."

Jo Stevens, Labour's shadow culture secretary, said: "This poll lays bare just how dangerous disinformation online can be.

"The rapid spread of false information about vaccinations could literally be a question of life and death.

"Social media companies must ensure this content has no place on their platforms and ministers must do more to promote the benefits of vaccines and counter the harmful, dangerous myths which surround them before a coronavirus vaccine becomes available."

A Facebook spokeswoman said: "We are working to stop harmful misinformation from spreading on our platforms and have removed hundreds of thousands of pieces of COVID-19-related misinformation.

"We reduce vaccine misinformation in News Feed, we don't show it in search results or recommend it to you on Facebook or Instagram, we don't allow it in ads, and we connect people with authoritative information from recognised health experts."

A government spokesman added: "The science is clear - vaccines save lives, which is why we are leading a global effort to find a COVID-19 vaccine.

"Vaccine misinformation in any form is completely unacceptable and it is everyone's responsibility to seek NHS advice, so that they have the right information to make the right choice."

(Sky News)

July 07, 2020

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-up-to-a-third-of-britons-wouldnt-use-a-vaccine-for-covid-19-12022735

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Three in five Britons say the cost of living has increased since the start of the coronavirus crisis

Groceries and household items, utility bills top list of higher cost items globally as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

In a new global survey by Ipsos, 62% of Britons say they have seen the cost of food, goods and services increase since the coronavirus outbreak. A third say costs have stayed the same while 6% have seen a decrease. This is largely in line with the global average; 60% in 26 countries around the world have seen an increase in the cost of living.

This is despite half (51%) of Britons feeling their travel costs have decreased since the start of the crisis with only 6% seeing an increase (more than the global average, where roughly a third (36%) have seen a fall in transportation costs). Instead, two in three Britons (65%) say the cost of food, groceries and household supplies have increased, while 30% say they seen an increase in utility bills, and 25% are spending more on entertainment.

Almost 6 in 10 (58%) Britons say costs have increased due to the need to purchase more expensive items or delivery charges due to store closures or supply shortages since the outbreak of COVID-19. Three in ten say they have incurred additional costs through purchasing new/ more/ better goods and services or by spending more time at home, such as higher bills (both 31%).

Impact of coronavirus on prices around the world

Three in five people (60%) in an online poll of nearly 18,000 adults aged 16-74 conducted from May 22 to June 5 in 26 countries say costs overall have increased somewhat or a lot with those in Argentina, South Africa and Mexico (81%), Turkey (80%), Chile and Belgium (79%) at the top of the list.

At the other end, around a quarter of people in Hungary (27%) and South Korea (26%) say costs have decreased somewhat or a lot since the outbreak began, followed by Japan and Russia (21%).

Has the cost of food goods and services increased? | Ipsos

By region, people in Latin America are most likely to say costs have increased at 75%, followed by those in the Middle East and Africa at 72%.

What’s increased, stayed the same or decreased?

Almost two-thirds of people globally (63%) said the cost of food, groceries and household supplies increased since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

Utility bills, which include water, electricity, heating, air conditioning, phone/TV/internet services, is the second biggest cost people said increased at an average of 39%. Those in Turkey (74%), Chile (68%), and Malaysia (65%) are most likely to cite this.

Other costs that a significant portion of people said increased is for personal care and body products and services (28%), followed by healthcare (27%), and entertainment (25%) products and services.

Which costs have gone up? | Ipsos

More than a third (36%) said transportation such as using vehicles, buses, trains and fuel costs have decreased – likely a result of less travel as restrictions forced people to work from home. A majority of people in Turkey (56%) cited this, followed by Malaysia (52%), Great Britain (51%) and Canada (50%).

A quarter (26%) said the cost of apparel such as clothing, shoes and accessories decreased – reflecting fewer purchases as retail outlets closed brick and mortar stores. People in South Korea and Turkey (46%) are most likely to agree with this.

Why have costs increased for people?

In terms of why people think costs increased for them – half (50%) said it is because they had to purchase more expensive items or pay delivery charges due to store closures and a shortage of supplies since COVID-19. But at the same time, an equal proportion of people globally disagree.

Why do you think costs have increased since Covid-19? | Ipsos

Around a third (35%) of people said they incurred new or additional costs such as larger utility bills due to spending more time at home or working from home with respondents in Turkey (65%) and Malaysia (63%) in most agreement. People in European countries of the Netherlands (84%), Sweden and France (83%), and Belgium (80%) are most likely to disagree.

Just over a quarter globally (27%) said they purchased new, more or better goods and services, perhaps as a response for relief from lockdowns and social distancing.

Lastly, most people (95%) said they didn’t have to pay for medical treatment because of COVID-19, while more than a quarter (28%) said they have not experienced any of these factors when it came to purchasing food, goods and services since the outbreak began.

(Ipsos MORI)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://www.ipsos.com/ipsos-mori/en-uk/three-five-britons-say-cost-living-has-increased-start-coronavirus-crisis

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COVID-19 economic crisis hits those already struggling hardest of all

On the surface many Britons’ finances have improved during lockdown; with shops, cafes and bars shut it’s hard for some to spend disposable income. The number of people who can keep up with their bills and credit commitments actually increased to 60% in May, up from 47% in February.

Meanwhile, the proportion who struggle from time to time dropped by eight points, and those who consistently battle to keep up with bills - the financially distressed - fell by five points. These are the lowest figures we have recorded.

Financially distressed workers more likely to lose income

But the coronavirus crisis is no great leveller. A closer look reveals that while a minority are paying off debts and saving more than usual, those with existing financial difficulties are now in an even worse position.

Financially distressed workers are more likely to have experienced a change in their employment during the COVID-19 pandemic – and therefore their income. Only a third are working from home or as normal (33%), compared with 58% of all workers.

And while a fifth of all workers (20%) are furloughed, this figure rises to 29% among the already financially distressed, meaning they’re at greater risk of redundancy in coming months.

Half of all workers have lost some of their income as a result of the coronavirus crisis – up from 39% in April. Among financially distressed employees nearly four out of five (77%) say the same.

And there’s more bad news. Already struggling workers, who are now earning less, have also lost a greater share of their income, at 63%. This compares to 57% among all staff who have lost some of their income.

With many Brits seeing a reduction in their pay, growing numbers of people are likely to become financially distressed as the furlough scheme winds down.

People working from home more likely to say their finances have improved

The pandemic has affected people very differently depending on their situation. Among all Brits, a small minority (14%) say it’s been positive, while a third (34%) say they’ve been negatively affected. About half have felt no impact.

But people who work remotely are more likely to say their finances have been positively affected (27%) than negatively (22%). A third say the pandemic has improved their disposable income (35%), a quarter have saved more (27%) and one in seven paid down debts (14%).

The numbers stand in stark contrast to how the crisis has affected financially distressed Brits. Only one in fourteen (7%) have felt a positive impact, while the overwhelming majority (70%) report their finances being negatively affected. This includes a third (32%) who say the impact has been ‘very’ negative.

Three in five financially distressed people (59%) say their debts have increased as a result, while over half (54%) say the coronavirus crisis has negatively impacted their savings.

A quarter have borrowed money from family or friends (26%), and a similar number have dipped into emergency savings (23%). Some 16% have not been able to pay any regular bills or payments. And 12% say they don’t think their finances will ever recover.

Financially distressed people are also more likely to keep their debts secret. Two in five say they hide some or all of it from close family (39% versus 18% of all Brits). And one in six keep their debts from their partner (16% versus 6% of all Brits).

People with financial difficulties face increased mental health struggles

Many Brits say their mental (53%) and physical health (40%) has declined because of the pandemic. Only a small minority report a positive impact mentally (7%), while a slightly larger number say their physical health has improved (17%).

The negative figures are much higher among financially distressed people. Seven in ten (72%) say the pandemic has been detrimental to their mental health, including 29% who say it’s had a ‘very’ negative impact. Similarly, 60% say it has taken a toll on their physical health.

While people who work from home are more likely to say their financial situation has improved during the pandemic, the impact on their mental health is in line with the national average.

A higher number say their physical health has improved at 22% compared with 17% among all Brits. But at 46%, people who work from home are also more likely than average to say the pandemic has negatively impacted their physical wellbeing.

(YouGov)

June 30, 2020

Source: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/economy/articles-reports/2020/06/30/covid-19-economic-crisis-hits-those-already-strugg

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Women pay more than twice as much for haircuts

Even though women tend get their hair cut less frequently they still pay much more than men over the course of a year

Men are most likely to be paying between £10 and 14.99 for their hair cut, with 40% saying this was the case. A further 29% pay between £5 and £9.99 and another 15% spend from £15 to £19.99.

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What is clear is that women tend to be paying more than men for their haircuts. While only 15% of men are paying £15 or more for their haircut, more than three quarters (78%) of women do so.

In fact, the average among men who pay for a haircut is £12.17, while for women it is £31.99.

Meanwhile, the majority of women (56%) would be willing to pay £30 or more at a maximum. In fact, a quarter (24%) would stretch to £50 or more for a chop.

(YouGov)

July 03, 2020

Source: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2020/07/03/women-pay-more-twice-much-haircuts

NORTH AMERICA

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Longing for the Road, 4 in 10 (40%) Canadians Plan to Take a Summer Road Trip

Three-Quarters (74%) Say Pandemic Has Changed Vacation Plans; Day Trips (68%) and Family Visits (53%) Most Popular.

Eschewing Air Travel, Staying Close to Home

It is no secret that Canadians are avid drivers. In addition to three-quarters (72%) of Canadians saying that they own a car, the proportion of who have access to some kind of vehicle climbs to 88% when factoring in options such as borrowing from family/friends, car sharing, and car rental. Albertans are the most avid car owners, with 9 in 10 (89%) saying that they own a car (and 94% saying they can access a car through other means).

Recent lockdown measures over the past few months have meant that Canadians have been spending less time in their cars for various purposes, both as drivers and passengers. But some still long to hit the road. With summer holidays approaching, three-quarters (74%) agree (40% strongly/34% somewhat) that the current pandemic has changed their summer vacation plans. It seems that travelling by plane to far-flung destination is a no-go for many this summer; only a quarter of Canadians (24%) agree (17% strongly; 8% somewhat) that they would feel comfortable taking a plane for vacation and 86% agree (39% strongly/47% somewhat) that they will stay closer to home than usual this summer. Among older Canadians aged 55+ years, 9 in 10 (91%) say they will stay closer to home than usual this summer.

On the Road Again

Even if Canadians may not be jetting off on vacation, they are still longing to have a change of scenery after spending so much time indoors. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that road trips remain an attractive summer vacation option, with 4 in 10 (40%) Canadians agreeing (9% strongly/31% somewhat) that they will take a road trip this summer. Those in Atlantic Canada are the keenest, with 50% (13% strongly/37% somewhat) agreeing that they will take to the road.

Canadians may be taking to the highway this summer, but they will not be venturing too far from home. While 70% of Canadians say they feel comfortable travelling outside of their city/town in a car, 42% say they would go feel comfortable (15% very/28% somewhat) going out of province. Even fewer (21%) say they would feel comfortable (7% very/14% somewhat) going to the US by car. Turning to summer road trippers specifically, 2 in 10 (21%) say they will go no more than 100 kilometers away from home, with half (50%) saying they will go no more than 300 kilometers. Given that this is a relatively short distance for such a vast country, it is understandable that the most popular activities for summer road trippers include day trips (68%), visiting family (53%), and camping (39%).

And where will Canadians be visiting? Half of road trippers say they will visit another city/town (51%), followed by national parks (42%), campgrounds (38%), beaches (31%), and cabins (23%). Perhaps a testament to majestically scenic areas such as Banff and Jasper, road trippers in Alberta are more likely to cite national parks as a summer travel destination (63%).

Still Taking Extra Precautions

Canadians are well-prepared to hit the road this summer, as 85% of summer road trippers say their current vehicle meets their needs for summer travel. As for what Canadians are looking for in their summer road tripping vehicle, air conditioning (68%) and good gas mileage (60%) are by far the top features. In particular, Albertans are paying close attention to getting good gas mileage out of their car (76%). Other features they are paying close attention to include:

Vehicle Feature	% (of those taking a road trip)
Air conditioning	68%
Good gas mileage	60%
Safety features	31%
Cargo space	29%
Room for passengers	27%
Cruise control	23%
Navigation system	19%
Speakers and sound system	15%
Latest technology	5%
Other features	2%

Furthermore, just because Canadians are taking to the road this summer doesn’t mean that they are throwing caution to the wind when it comes to precautions to prevent contracting or spreading COVID-19. An overwhelming majority (94%) of those planning a road trip say they’re taking extra precautions to protect both themselves and those around them. Of those going on a road trip, two-thirds say they will limit contact with people (65%) and limit their exposure to crowds (64%). Other precautions include:

Protective Measure	% (of those taking a road trip)
Limit contact with people outside my immediate circle	65%
Limit the amount of time spent among crowds	64%
Wearing masks while out in public	54%
Self-catering/bringing own food to avoid restaurants	44%
Extra care to clean/disinfect surfaces in car	43%
Bringing own supplies to avoid using others’ (e.g. utensils, grill, cutlery, etc.)	41%
Not venturing too far from home	26%
Self-isolating after arriving back home	26%
Self-isolating after arriving at my destination	17%
Some other precaution	8%
None of the above	6%

About the Study

These are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between June 16-19, 2020, on behalf of Toyota Canada. For this survey, a sample of 2,001 Canadians aged 18 years and over was interviewed. Weighting was then employed to balance demographics to ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is accurate to within ±2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all Canadian adults been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.

(Ipsos)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/Longing-for-Road-4-in-10-Canadians-Plan-Take-Summer-Road-Trip

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American patriotism falls to lowest point in two decades, poll finds

American patriotism is at its lowest ebb for almost two decades, a new poll has found.

A survey by Gallup found that while 70 per cent of US adults said they are “proud” to be American, less than half said that they are “extremely proud”.

The findings were released ahead of the Fourth of July national holiday amid the country’s struggle to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, and calls for racial justice and an end to policy brutality in Black Lives Matter protests in every state.

Gallup said that US pride is at its lowest point since the company began taking polls on it in 2001. It is the second year that the number of “extremely proud” people dropped below the majority (45 per cent).

Over the decades, the numbers were fairly stable - 81- 92 per cent - but declined to 75 per cent in 2017, during the first year of the Trump administration.

Democrats were less likely to express “extreme pride” than Republicans. At 22 per cent, it is the lowest reading of “extreme pride” for Democrats in 19 years, and half of what it was in the months before Mr Trump’s presidential win.

“Record-low American patriotism is the latest casualty of the sharply polarized political climate in the US today,” Gallup noted.

Neither Republicans or Democrats feel proud of the US political system, according to polling, but Democrats’ overall sense of pride in the country may be affected more than Republicans due to their dim view of Mr Trump.

Gallup figures from earlier this year found that just 31 per cent of Americans (and only 2% of Democrats) think that foreign leaders respect Mr Trump.

However, both Democrats and Republicans alike rally around American achievements as a source of patriotism. There was overwhelming pride in American scientific achievements (91%), the US military (89%), American culture and arts (85%), economic (75%) and sporting (73%) achievements, and diversity in race, ethnic background, and religion (72%).

On the other hand, the US political system (32%) and the health and welfare system (37%) were not viewed as favorably.

July 05, 2020

(Independent)

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/america-patriotism-pride-fourth-of-july-trump-2020-us-election-a9601661.html

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Local news is playing an important role for Americans during COVID-19 outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak has been a major national news story, dominating news consumption and prompting frequent presidential press conferences. But it is also an important local news story, with many Americans depending on their local media outlets for information about the outbreak.

In an April survey by Pew Research Center, conducted as part of the American News Pathways project, about six-in-ten Americans (61%) said they were following news about the coronavirus outbreak at both the national and local level equally. Around a quarter (23%) said they were paying more attention to news at the local level, while 15% said they were focused more on COVID-19 news at the national level.

In the same survey, nearly half of U.S. adults (46%) named local news outlets as a major source for COVID-19 news – more than the share who named several other groups, including President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force (31%). Other local information sources were seen as important as well: For example, 36% of adults said state and local elected officials were a major source of news about the outbreak, while 16% said the same about friends, family and neighbors, and 8% named community newsletters or Listservs. In all, 64% of U.S. adults named at least one of these local information sources as a major source for coronavirus news.

Americans also see local news outlets as more credible sources of COVID-19 information than the news media in general. In a survey conducted June 4-10, half of U.S. adults said their local news media get the facts right about the coronavirus outbreak almost all or most of the time, compared with 44% who said the same about the news media overall. Similarly, about half of Americans (53%) said their state and local governments get the facts right about COVID-19 all or most of the time.

Black Americans are more likely than other adults to turn to local news organizations and to trust them to get the facts right about COVID-19. This aligns with two other, broader trends: Black Americans are more closely following COVID-19 news topics, and they are also more likely to be interested in local news and to trust information from local news organizations more generally.

Despite the financial difficulties facing local newsrooms during the coronavirus outbreak, Americans do not perceive a dearth of local news about the pandemic, according to the Center’s June survey. Nearly two-thirds of adults (65%) said there is plenty of news about how the outbreak is affecting their local area, versus a third who said there is not enough of this kind of news.

(PEW)

July 02, 2020

Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/02/local-news-is-playing-an-important-role-for-americans-during-covid-19-outbreak/

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White evangelical approval of Trump slips, but eight-in-ten say they would vote for him

Roughly seven-in-ten white evangelical Protestants (72%) say they approve of the way Trump is handling his job, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 16 to 22. That is a 6 percentage point drop from 78% recorded in April, in line with the 5-point drop during that period among U.S. adults overall. The share of white evangelicals who say they “very strongly” approve of Trump’s performance is now at 59%, down 8 points from 67% in April. (Pew Research Center also asked the presidential approval question in March of this year, at which time Trump’s rating was similar to results obtained in April.)

(PEW)

July 01, 2020

Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/01/white-evangelical-approval-of-trump-slips-but-eight-in-ten-say-they-would-vote-for-him/

The same survey finds that if the 2020 presidential election were held today, 82% of white evangelical Protestant registered voters would vote for Trump or lean toward voting for him, while 17% say they would back the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee, Joe Biden. By comparison, a Pew Research Center survey that was conducted just after the 2016 presidential election among those who were identified as having voted found that 77% of white evangelical Protestant voters backed Trump, while 16% voted for Hillary Clinton.

The June survey was conducted after Trump’s controversial visit to St. John’s Episcopal Church on June 1, and in the immediate wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark LGBTQ ruling on June 15. A Trump appointee, Neil Gorsuch, wrote the majority opinion that gay, lesbian and transgender employees are protected under existing nondiscrimination laws.

Trump’s continued support among white evangelical Protestants – a group that is highly religious and overwhelmingly Republican – is matched by their dislike of Biden. A large majority of white evangelical Protestants say Biden would make a “poor” (26%) or even “terrible” (49%) president, while 16% say he would make an “average” president. Only 9% of white evangelicals say Biden would be “great” (2%) or “good” (7%) in the Oval Office, compared with seven-in-ten who say Trump has been good (34%) or great (35%) in that role.

While no other religious group is as supportive of Trump as white evangelical Protestants – and his rating has slipped among most Christian groups in this analysis in recent months – the president continues to garner support from half or more of other white Christians. More than half of white Protestants who do not identify as evangelical (56%) say they approve of the job Trump is doing, as do 54% of white Catholics – and roughly six-in-ten voters in these groups say they would vote for him if the election were held today. Again, Biden does not instill confidence in many of these white Christians; just one-in-five white Protestants who are not evangelical (19%) and white Catholics (21%) say that Biden would make a good or great president.

On the other hand, large majorities of Black Protestants (83%), Hispanic Catholics (74%) and religiously unaffiliated Americans (74%) say they disapprove of Trump. Among Black Protestants, levels of disapproval have increased to 83% from 74% in April, but are roughly similar to where they stood in January, when 10% approved of Trump and 87% disapproved. And among Black Protestant voters, just 8% say they would vote for Trump if the election were held today, while 88% would vote for Biden.

Black Protestants, who overwhelmingly identify as Democrats or as Democratic-leaning independents, are the religious group with by far the most positive views toward Biden. Roughly half (54%) say he would make a good (34%) or great (20%) president, while 36% say he would be an average president and just 8% say he would be poor or terrible. Meanwhile, eight-in-ten Black Protestants say Trump has been a poor (16%) or terrible (63%) president.

Among religiously unaffiliated Americans, another strongly Democratic constituency, opinions on a possible Biden presidency are more tepid. (The religiously unaffiliated, also known as “nones,” are those who describe their religion as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.”) Fewer than a third of “nones” (27%) say Biden would be a good or great president, while 39% say he would be average and 33% say he would do a poor or terrible job. Nevertheless, this group’s views toward Biden are much more positive than toward Trump: Seven-in-ten “nones” say Trump has been a poor (13%) or terrible (56%) president, and a similar share of unaffiliated voters (72%) say they would vote for Biden if the election was today.

(PEW)

July 02, 2020

Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/02/local-news-is-playing-an-important-role-for-americans-during-covid-19-outbreak/

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Most Americans say climate change affects their local community, including 70% living near coast

As is the case on many climate-related issues, perceptions of whether and how much climate change is affecting local communities are closely tied with political party affiliation. More than eight-in-ten Democrats and independents who lean to the Democratic Party (83%) say climate change is affecting their local community at least some, compared with 37% of Republicans and Republican leaners.

But politics is not the only factor related to these perceptions. Americans who live close to a coastline are more likely than those who live farther away to say climate change is affecting their local community. Seven-in-ten Americans who live within 25 miles of a coastline say climate change is affecting their local community at least some, versus 57% of those who live 300 miles or more from a coast.

How we did this

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to live within 25 miles of a coastline (37% vs. 25%), but in both party coalitions, those who live closer to a coast are more likely to perceive greater impacts from climate change in their local area.

Among Republicans and GOP leaners, 45% of those who live within 25 miles of a coastline say climate change is affecting their local community at least some, compared with 31% of Republicans who live 300 miles or more from a coastline.

Large majorities of Democrats – both near and far from a coast – say climate change is affecting their local community at least some. But Democrats who live within 25 miles of a coastline are more likely than Democrats who live 300 miles or more inland to say climate change is impacting their community a great deal (39% vs. 29%).

When asked what specific effects of climate change they see in their local communities, Americans who live near a coast are far more likely than those who live inland to point to rising sea levels that erode beaches and shorelines as a major impact in their community. About three-quarters (73%) of those who live near a coastline and see at least some effect of climate change point to rising sea levels, compared with 45% of those who live farthest away. That perspective is shared among both Democrats (75%) and Republicans (73%) living near a coast.

A 2019 United Nations report warned that climate change is warming oceans, resulting in more severe flooding and storms. Rising seas could have major economic implications for coastal communities.

Americans living close to a coast also stand out when it comes to their views toward increased oil and gas drilling. Those living within 25 miles of a coastline are less likely than those living 300 miles or more away to favor expanding drilling for oil and natural gas (32% vs. 44%). This difference is especially pronounced among Republicans: Those living near the coast are 13 percentage points less likely than those living further away to favor expanding offshore oil and gas drilling (55% vs. 68%). Regardless of where they live, large shares of Democrats oppose more offshore oil and gas drilling.

(PEW)

June 29, 2020

Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/06/29/most-americans-say-climate-change-impacts-their-community-but-effects-vary-by-region-2/

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Americans Want More, Not Less, Immigration for First Time

This marks the first time in Gallup's trend that the percentage wanting increased immigration has exceeded the percentage who want decreased immigration.

Immigration1

Line graph. The rate of those who want immigration increase reaches historic high of 34%. 28% of Americans want immigration decrease, and 36% want immigration kept at current levels.

These results are from a Gallup poll conducted May 28-June 4 and predate the Donald Trump administration's recent decision to halt issuing any new H-1B and other worker visas through the end of the year. It also preceded the Supreme Court's recent ruling that invalidated the Trump administration's action to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act, which offers legal protection for undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. In terms of a public focus, the topic of immigration may have currently taken a sideline to issues of race relations, but just two years ago, Americans cited it as the most important problem facing the country.

Desire for More Immigrants Rises Among Democrats and Independents

Support for increased immigration is at historic highs this year among both Democrats and political independents. Republicans' views on increasing immigration have not changed much over the past decade. The rise among Democrats and independents coincides with a period of time when Republican leadership has attempted to limit immigration via physical barriers or changes to visa restrictions and de jure bans of immigrants from over 10 countries.

Immigration2

Line graph. Half of Democrats prefer to see immigration increased in US; 13% of Republicans agree. 34% of independents also favor higher levels of immigration.

Most Say Immigration Is Good for America

Nearly 8 in ten (77%) Americans think immigration is a good thing for their country. When measured in this more general sense, public support for immigration shows far less of a partisan divide, and both parties express a more generally positive view of immigration.

Immigration3

Line graph. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say immigration is a good thing for America. This is virtually unchanged since 2018.

Bottom Line

Gallup's 2020 update on Americans' views about immigration finds that public attitudes toward immigration remain mostly positive overall, and support for expanding it is rising noticeably among Democrats and independents.

Immigration has been a key topic for President Trump since he arrived on the political scene. Yet many of his efforts, such as building a physical barrier across the border and opposing a path to citizenship for DACA immigrants, have failed to garner widespread support beyond his political base. But Trump may not be as concerned with getting majority support for his policies as he is in using the issue to energize his political base.

Trump's policies and rhetoric on the issue are likely accomplishing that goal but may also be serving to make people outside his base more positive toward immigration.

(Gallup USA)

July 01, 2020

Source: https://news.gallup.com/poll/313106/americans-not-less-immigration-first-time.aspx

645-43-20/Poll

U.S. Concern About Hospital Care Heading Back Up

Americans' concerns about the availability of coronavirus tests and hospital supplies and services had leveled off in June after steady declines from mid-April through early May. But last week, June 22-28, as COVID-19 cases are spiking across much of the country, concern about both healthcare issues increased.

Forty-four percent of Americans are now very or moderately worried about the availability of hospital supplies, services and treatment in their local area, up 10 points from the prior week. At the same time, concern about the availability of coronavirus tests in their local area is up six points to 39%.

Worry

Line graph. Weekly results from April 13 through June 28 in the percentage of Americans very or moderately worried about two aspects of COVID-19-related healthcare in their local area.

Worry about the availability of hospital supplies and treatment fell from 64% in April to 34% in the week ending June 21 but has risen to 44% in the week ending June 28. Worry about the availability of coronavirus tests has also increased, to 39%, after falling from 60% in April to 33% in mid-June.

Public concern about both issues was much higher in April but started to decline in early May and continued to drop until early June.

Strong Age and Party Gaps Persist in Concern About Testing

Despite monthly changes in the overall level of Americans' who are worried about coronavirus testing in their local area, Democrats, younger Americans and women have consistently worried more about this than their counterparts.

Nonwhites were significantly more concerned about this than whites in May tracking, but the gap has narrowed since then.

Americans' Worry About the Availability of Coronavirus Tests in Their Local Area

% Very/Moderately worried

	April 6-12	May 4-10	June 15-21	June 22-28
	%	%	%	%
Gender
Men	55	49	29	33
Women	66	56	37	44
Age
18-29	74	63	50	48
30-49	65	58	36	40
50-64	49	42	23	36
65+	59	50	33	34
Race
White	59	48	32	37
Nonwhite	66	64	35	42
Party identification
Democrats	84	78	51	56
Independents	60	52	33	37
Republicans	30	22	12	12
GALLUP PANEL, 2020

Democrats Lead Worry About Hospital Care

The biggest gap in worry about hospital supplies, services and treatments locally continues to be seen by party, with 63% of Democrats versus 16% of Republicans now very or moderately worried.

Smaller gaps in concern about hospital care persist by gender and age, with women and adults under 50 more concerned. However, the gap between whites and nonwhites has now shrunk to less than 10 points, while the overall worry for each group increased in the past week after declining since mid-April.

Americans' Worry About Availability of Hospital Supplies, Services and Treatment in Their Local Area

% Very/Moderately worried

	April 6-12	May 4-10	June 15-21	June 22-28
	%	%	%	%
Gender
Men	57	43	29	38
Women	70	52	39	49
Age
18-29	83	68	47	59
30-49	71	52	41	50
50-64	54	38	24	38
65+	54	42	29	35
Race
White	60	45	31	43
Nonwhite	72	56	45	49
Party identification
Democrat	84	70	53	63
Independent	65	50	35	44
Republican	37	19	14	16
GALLUP PANEL, 2020

Implications

With news that the coronavirus continues to spread, and as the U.S. hits a record number of new cases, worry about two key aspects of medical care -- hospital treatment and testing -- is increasing again after stabilizing briefly at relative low points in mid-June. This is likely a result of Americans feeling the effects of a virus on a curve that is increasing.

Throughout the pandemic, younger people have expressed more concern about healthcare capacity than older Americans, and that continues to be the case now. This age pattern seems to run contrary to information shared by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), which reports that seniors are the age group at highest risk for severe illness from this disease, along with people who live in a long-term care facility or who have underlying medical conditions.

It is not clear why those who are less likely to become severely ill may worry more about the availability of hospital supplies and treatment. Previous Gallup analysis about this issue suggests political orientation is a strong factor in determining virus-related attitudes and behavior, and it is a likely factor here.

(Gallup USA)

July 01, 2020

Source: https://news.gallup.com/poll/313100/concern-hospital-care-heading-back.aspx

AUSTRALIA

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Women dominate Australia’s vitamins, minerals & supplements market

New Roy Morgan data shows 8.24 million Australians aged 14+ (39%) buy vitamins, minerals or supplements in an average six months, up from 7.95 million four years ago. However, taking into account Australia’s population growth since 2016, the proportion of Australians buying these products has declined since 2016.

The peak buying age for vitamins, minerals or supplements is 35-64. At least 50% of women aged 35-49 or 50-64, and around 40% of men in both age groups, purchase these goods. In fact, men aged 35-49 are the only age group of men more likely to buy vitamins, minerals or supplements than the average population.

Chemist Warehouse is the top choice for people buying vitamins, minerals or supplements

Chemist Warehouse stands out as the first choice for people buying vitamins, minerals or supplements. Now over 45% of people buying these goods go to Chemist Warehouse, up from 39% four years ago.

This is nearly twice as many as go to all other chemists/pharmacies. Just over 23% of people who buy vitamins, minerals or supplements buy from any of Priceline/Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, My Chemist or other chemists/pharmacies, down from 27% four years ago.

Just over a quarter of people buying vitamins, minerals or supplements go to supermarkets (28%), and this figure is unchanged on four years ago. Of the supermarkets Woolworths (15%) is just in front of Coles (14%), while only 3% buy them at other supermarkets.

An additional 9% of people buying vitamins, minerals or supplements go to other outlets such as health food stores, service stations, convenience stores or department stores. Some people buying vitamins, minerals or supplements shopped at more than one of the outlets mentioned above.

These findings are from the Roy Morgan Single Source survey, derived from in-depth interviews with over 1,000 Australians each week and around 50,000 Australians per year.

Michele Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Roy Morgan says:

“Keeping healthy has never been more important than during a global health crisis that poses a greater risk to people suffering from potential comorbidities and general poor health.

“Analysing Australia’s 8.24 million buyers of vitamins, minerals or supplements shows the market is dominated by women who comprise around three-fifths of the market – compared to only 40% for men.

“Over 45% of women aged 25+ buy vitamins, minerals or supplements and this rises to at least 50% for women aged 35-49 and 50-64. In contrast, the high watermark for men is the 40% of those aged 35-49 who buy these goods – a full 10% points below women of the same age.

“There are other key characteristics of buyers of these products that can be drawn from the in-depth Roy Morgan data. Australians who agree they ‘avoid dairy foods whenever possible’, ‘try to buy additive-free food’, ‘The food I eat is all, or almost all, gluten free’ and ‘A low fat diet is a way of life for me’ are more likely to buy vitamins, minerals or supplements than the average Australian.

“When it comes time to head to the shops to stock up on vitamins, minerals and supplements Chemist Warehouse is increasingly the store of choice – now used by 45% of buyers of these products, up from 39% four years ago – and far ahead of alternative outlets.”

Purchased vitamins in the last 6 months: Women vs men

(Roy Morgan)

June 30, 2020

Source: https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/8456-australian-vitamin-market-march-2020-202006290736

MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES

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Singaporeans least likely in ASEAN to return to office soon

As lockdown restrictions slowly ease up across ASEAN, latest YouGov data in partnership with the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI) at Imperial College London looks at how six ASEAN nations are returning to the ‘new normal’ – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Cases continue to surge in the Philippines, and Filipinos are staying put at home, with three-quarters (75%) ‘always’ or ‘frequently’ avoiding working outside their homes. This is followed by two-thirds (65%) of Singaporeans who say the same. Over half (55%) in Thailand will be avoiding working outside the home – a similar amount to the Vietnamese (54%) and Malaysians (53%). Indonesians (52%) are the least likely to avoid working outside their homes.

Vietnam has one of the lowest cases of COVID-19 in ASEAN. This is reflected in the data, showing that the Vietnamese are the least likely to stay home, with only over one in ten (12%) saying they did not leave the house the day before. This is followed by Thais (15%) and Indonesians (18%). Over a third (35%) of Singaporeans did not leave the house and almost two in five (39%) Malaysians. Singapore is now in Phase 2 of their ‘circuit breaker’ measures, seeing most business activities resume and Malaysia is now under the Restricted Movement Control Order (RMCO), which most notably allows for freedom of movement within the country. The Philippines recently saw a record high of cases, and Filipinos remain the most likely to remain home, with almost half (45%) not leaving the house the day before.

Methodology: The data is based on the interviews of 36,191 adults aged 18 and over across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. This survey was conducted by YouGov/Imperial College London fielded between 30th March 2020 to 22nd June 2020. All interviews were conducted online and results have been weighted to be nationally representative.

(YouGov)

July 09, 2020

Source: https://id.yougov.com/en-id/news/2020/07/09/singaporeans-least-likely-asean-return-office-soon/

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Cost of living: Majority say cost of food, goods and services have increased since COVID-19 began

Groceries and household supplies, utility bills top list of higher cost items globally.

A majority of people in 26 countries say the overall cost of food, goods and services have increased for them and their families since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to the latest global survey by Ipsos.

On the other end, more than a quarter of people in Hungary (27%) and South Korea (26%) say costs have decreased somewhat or a lot since the outbreak began, followed by Japan and Russia (21%).

Meanwhile, almost a third of people in all countries (29%) say costs have stayed the same with a majority agreeing with this in Sweden (53%), where restrictive lockdown measures were not implemented. Almost half of people in the Netherlands and Japan (49%) and South Korea (48%) also agree.

Has the cost of food goods and services increased? | Ipsos

By region, people in Latin America are most likely to say costs have increased at 75%, followed by those in the Middle East and Africa at 72%.

What’s increased, stayed the same or decreased?

Almost two-thirds of people globally (63%) said the cost of food, groceries and household supplies increased since the COVID-19 outbreak began – highlighting the only majority average out of the 11 cost categories presented.

This sentiment is highest in emerging markets of Argentina and Turkey (86%), Chile, Mexico and South Africa (80%).

Other costs that a significant portion of people said increased is for personal care and body products and services (28%), followed by healthcare (27%), and entertainment (25%) products and services.

Which costs have gone up? | Ipsos

In terms of where costs remain unchanged, more than three in four people (78%) said housing costs such as rent and mortgage payments stayed the same, followed by insurance at 77% and taxes at 73%. Another major expenditure where 70% of people said they are not paying more or less is education and childcare.

While costs overall have either increased or stayed the same, there are some areas where a significant portion of people say costs have decreased.

Why costs increased for people

Why do you think costs have increased since Covid-19? | Ipsos

This sentiment is highest in South America with respondents in Peru (78%), Chile (72%) and Argentina (68%). Those in Asian countries of South Korea (91%) and Japan (83%) are most likely to say this wasn’t the case for them, followed by respondents in Sweden (77%) and the Netherlands (73%).

Have you had to purchase more expensive items? | Ipsos

Meanwhile, more than a third (35%) of people said they incurred new or additional costs such as larger utility bills due to spending more time at home or working from home with respondents in Turkey (65%) and Malaysia (63%) in most agreement. People in European countries of the Netherlands (84%), Sweden and France (83%), and Belgium (80%) are most likely to disagree.

In terms of spending more to cope with effects of isolation, more than a quarter globally (27%) said they purchased new, more or better goods and services for relief from lockdowns and social distancing.

This sentiment is highest in Peru (45%), Turkey (37%), Chile (35%), Argentina (34%), Saudi Arabia and Canada (32%). People in Europe were most likely to disagree with Hungary (89%), Germany (86%) and Russia (82%) at the top.

(Ipsos Global)

July 02, 2020

Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en/cost-living-majority-say-cost-food-goods-and-services-have-increased-covid-19-began