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• Politics Survey

  Ipsos Delivery Index, September 2007

  The first wave of a major new study, the Delivery Index, is launched by Ipsos today. It shows the scale of the challenge facing Prime Minister Gordon Brown as he tries to develop a new style of politics to define his premiership.

  14.09.07
• Public Health Survey

  Use of Human Tissue

  Ipsos was commissioned to examine general public perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the use of human tissue. Qualitative discussion groups in April-May 2007 were followed up with a quantitative survey.

  11.09.07
• Family Survey

  Over Half The Population Can't Name Any Of Their Great-Grandparents

  A new survey commissioned by the National Trust reveals that over half of us (57%) can't name any of our great-grandparents. The survey also showed that a further 14% of the population can only name one great-grandparent. Findings were similar across all age groups, suggesting that young and old are equally unsure about their ancestry.

  05.09.07
• Politics Survey

  Ipsos Political Monitor August 2007

  Ipsos's August Political Monitor puts Labour five points ahead of the Conservatives (41% vs 36%), with the Liberal Democrat share at 16%. Gordon Brown's personal rating shows 43% of the population satisfied with the way he is doing his job as Prime Minister.

  03.09.07
• Politics Survey

  Bouncing Back

  Brown's challenge will be to maintain support in the polls once the 'bounce' wears off

  01.09.07

• Pulse Check

  Pulse Check delivers key insights from Ipsos' Political Monitor, Political Pulse, and Public Services data, along with reactive polling, to help you navigate the evolving political landscape.

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• Survey

  Four Out Of Five UK Businesses Would Support Extra Bank Holiday

  The Orange Business Jury, conducted by Ipsos, polled 587 decision makers in Britain's small businesses to get their views on whether an additional bank holiday should be introduced in the UK and what the likely impact would be.

  29.08.07
• Politics Survey

  Political Commentary - Reflections On The Impact Of The Death Of Diana On The Monarchy

  After Diana's death "the Monarchy realized that it stands or falls on public opinion" I was quoted as saying in the recent cover story in Time Magazine [note 1].

  29.08.07
• Public Health Survey

  National Patient Choice Survey, Wave 6

  Since the beginning of 2006, patients have been entitled to a choice of four or more hospitals when referred by their GP. The Department of Health commissioned Ipsos to undertake a regular postal survey assessing the implementation of this policy. The results of the first six surveys indicate that most eligible patients are not receiving any choice of hospital provider, despite government exhortations — although the proportion being offered a choice has improved with each wave of research, from 30% in May/June 2006 to 48% in March 2007.

  21.08.07
• Royal Family & Monarchy Survey

  Reflections on the Impact of the Death of Diana on The Monarchy

  After Diana's death "the Monarchy realized that it stands or falls on public opinion" I was quoted as saying in the recent cover story in Time Magazine

  16.08.07
• Sports Survey

  Survey on Sleep

  Ipsos and Ben Schott of 'Schott's Almanac' have teamed up to explore the British public's attitudes towards sleep.

  15.08.07
• Politics Survey

  Attitudes Towards Gordon Brown, Foot And Mouth And The EU

  Ipsos's latest poll for the Sun (conducted on the telephone from 8-9 August) indicates that the 'Brown bounce' continues, with Labour leading over the Conservatives on voting intention among those who say they are 'certain to vote'. Brown is seen to outstrip both Cameron and Campbell in being seen as trustworthy, as well as being perceived as 'better in a crisis' and 'better at understanding the problems facing Britain'.

  11.08.07