This report looks at the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the health, economy and labour market of older industrial Britain. It brings together a wide range of official statistics to plug a key gap in the evidence base.

The evidence is arranged in three parts. The first is a review of the situation just prior to the start of the pandemic. The second part of the evidence examines the impact of the coronavirus on public health. The third part of the evidence covers the impact on the economy and labour market of older industrial Britain.