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More than two in five Britons worry about how much Christmas is going to cost
The cost of Christmas worries more than half of young people and renters in Britain according to the November 2023 Ipsos Political Monitor
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Ipsos releases an update to Global Trends 2023: Polarisation, Pessimism and Positivity
As 2023 draws to a close, the polycrisis grinds on. Each component – political uncertainty, climate change, and war to name just a few – has arguably worsened. This is reflected in our end of year update, and in the increasing sense of pessimism we felt as we wrote this report.
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Despite pressures facing young families today, most parents take precious moments to play with their babies
Read the findings from the first report from the Children of the 2020s study - the first national long-term study of babies in over two decades - published today by the UK Department for Education and led by University College London in partnership with Ipsos and the universities of Cambridge and Oxford, and Birkbeck, University of London.
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Community Energy: A climate solution that’s potentially right at the doorstep
A new Ipsos survey commissioned by Bristol Energy Coop (BEC) reveals that only 1% of the British adults feel they are well-informed about the concept of community energy.
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The UK CX Report 2023
The new ‘UK CX Report’ in conjunction with Engage media gives a comprehensive analysis of the current challenges that impact customer behaviour.
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Eight in ten Britons say public services have got worse over the past 5 years
The latest Ipsos Political Monitor reveals that 75% of Britons disagree that in the long term the government’s policies will improve the state of Britain’s public services
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Ipsos Update – November 2023
Mental Health, Trust, ESG… Ipsos Update explores the latest and greatest research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.
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The future of policing
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 police activities and how policing can be improved. In order to restore trust in policing, our data shows that presence, fairness, accountability and meaningful engagement are integral.
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The future of public services
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 of the much-speculated next general election, they will need to balance the current restraints of the public purse with an urgent need to start planning for these inevitable challenges that face the public sector.
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The future of the NHS
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 take action on areas outside of the NHS’s control like social care and the social determinants of health. Policy-making for the NHS should adopt a long-term approach, grounded in evidence and incorporating the perspectives of patients, the public and NHS staff in a meaningful way, to ensure that long-term investments are sustainable.