Economic concerns remain the most important issues facing Britons

• Thirty-eight per cent of Britons name inflation as an important issue for Britain 
• Concern about the economy has fallen slightly, but remains the second-biggest issue facing the country, followed by the NHS
• One in five see immigration as a big issue for the country, rising slightly since last month 

The June 2023 Ipsos Issues Index shows inflation and the economy remain top concerns for Britons.

Thirty-eight per cent of the British public see inflation and prices as a big concern for the country, unchanged since last month. The economy remains the second-biggest issue for Britons, mentioned by 31%, although it has seen a decrease of four percentage points since May. 

Just over a quarter (27%) see the NHS as one of the most important issues facing Britain, a similar level to that recorded in May. 

Immigration remains the fourth biggest issue facing the country, rising four points since May to 21%. Concern remains significantly higher among Conservative supporters (42%) and older Britons (29% of those aged 55+).

Technical note

Ipsos' Issues Index is conducted monthly and provides an overview of the key issues concerning the country. Ipsos interviewed a representative sample of 1,061 adults aged 18+ across Great Britain. The answers are spontaneous responses, and participants are not prompted with any answers. 

Ipsos’ telephone omnibus was used for this survey. Interviews were conducted between 7 and 13 June 2023. Data are weighted to match the profile of the population. All polls are subject to a wide range of potential sources of error.