More people are worried about their finances than about catching coronavirus, research suggests. Almost four in 10 people (38%) are worried about their finances - up from 32% in January and the highest level since the start of the pandemic, according to researchers at University College London (UCL).
This compares to 33% who are concerned about getting Covid-19, down from 40% in January, the Covid-19 Social Study found. Researchers said the changes likely reflect concerns about the cost-of-living crisis, while the lifting of legal restrictions in England has affected how people view coronavirus.
The findings are based on a survey of 28,495 people between March 21 and 27 across the UK. It also found that fewer people felt in control of their finances in March than in October last year (56% as against 63%).
