The UK government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to damage public trust in its ability to respond to future crises, new research suggests – with only a small minority believing national or local systems are prepared for future emergencies.

A nationwide Cabinet Office-commissioned survey of over 10,000 people found that just 19% believed central government was ready to manage a major emergency, while only 14% felt their local authority was prepared.


See the next issue of CIR Magazine for more on this report.

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