Effects of the Pandemic on Household Living Standards

What has been the effect of the pandemic on households' material living standards?

• Households' material living standards have significantly improved

• Households' material living standards have remained the same

• Households' material living standards have worsened

• The effect on households' material living standards is unclear

Which government support schemes have helped stabilize family incomes during the pandemic?

• The furlough scheme and the self-employment support scheme

• The unemployment support scheme and the housing support scheme

• The healthcare support scheme and the education support scheme

• The transportation support scheme and the tourism support scheme

Which group of people experienced the most deprivation at the start of the pandemic?

• Self-employed people

• Ethnic minority groups

• Young adults

• Elderly individuals

What was the percentage increase in self-employed people behind on at least one of their household bills in early 2021 compared to spring 2020?

• 5%

• 8%

• 10%

• 13%

Which group saw significant increases in deprivation during the pandemic?

• Self-employed people

• Ethnic minority groups

• Young adults

• Elderly individuals

Why did young adults not experience increased deprivation during the pandemic?

• They received support from the furlough scheme

• They received support from their families

• They found new job opportunities

• They received financial aid from the government