The ONS Monthly Digest August 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest insights

Our interactive tool has the latest data and trends related to the pandemic from the ONS and other sources.

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Two-thirds of adults still plan to wear masks in shops and on public transport

Limits on social contact and many other coronavirus restrictions were eased in England and Scotland from 19 July 2021, and will be in Wales from 7 August. What are people looking forward to, and which restrictions will they continue to follow?

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Economies of ale: pubs in the time of COVID-19

Coronavirus and its impact on UK hospitality

Analysis of the hospitality sector with a focus on the most recent easing of restrictions in spring 2021. Includes details of how the sector has performed and the future of employment in hospitality.

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Excess deaths in your neighbourhood during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Excess deaths in your neighbourhood during the coronavirus pandemic

For the first time, we presented analysis of monthly excess deaths at a middle layer super output area (MSOA) or neighbourhood level. Our interactive chart and map let you see what happened where you live.

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One year on: Where do statistics go next?

In the middle of 2020, the UK Statistics Authority embarked on its new five-year strategy, Statistics for the Public Good. Professor Sir Ian Diamond, National Statistician, reflects on the past year and whats coming next.