The Ipsos Almanac

The NHS is currently facing significant pressures due to various challenges which will further escalate in the future if unaddressed. Additional funding and evolving NHS services are necessary remedies, as are the greater use of technology and measures to retain staff. But it’s also important to…

The UK’s climate is undergoing significant changes. Our future will be affected by unprecedented climate events with far-reaching consequences for our economy and society, and the public services that assist us. But climate change is likely to have different impacts on different communities. The…

AI has the potential to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency in our public services. Using insights from Ipsos research and an interview with Dr. Jonathan Bright from The Alan Turing Institute, Daniel Cameron and Reema Patel identify different types of AI technology and their…

The UK is facing rising demands for public services and the need to address social issues like homelessness, poverty, and mental health. However, regional disparity is a major concern, with regional imbalances ranking highest among advanced economies. Dr. Eleanor Carter, Research Director,…

Policing in the UK is based on 'policing by consent', but recent data shows a decrease in public approval and trust in the police in the UK. We spoke with Rick Muir, Director of The Police Foundation, about the current state of policing in the UK, the perception gap the public have on…

Future public services should enable people to develop skills and change career mid-life to meet the economy’s skills needs. Many people would change career and retrain but don’t know how. We discussed with Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight at the West Midlands Combined Authority, how the WMCA…

Public services matter. Many tell us that the parties' policies on these issues are very important in helping them decide how to vote. However, Britons are feeling pessimistic about the future and the government's ability to improve public services. As parties draft their manifestos ahead…

A new model for corporate ESG compliance and leadership.

Considering various environmental concerns, the accumulation of waste, packaging and plastic is the third-biggest concern across the globe (41%), after the threat posed by climate change (46%) and extreme climate events (43%).

New research from Ipsos delves into the pressing issue of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) with insights from 10 distinguished UK experts.