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The proportion of Britons saying there isn’t a “special relationship” with the US doubles in one year amidst concern over tariffs
Only three in ten (30%) Britons now agree there is a "special relationship" between the US and UK - a significant 17-point drop from previous year.
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The public are largely supportive of government public health interventions
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of the public support extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outside spaces to protect children and vulnerable people, including playgrounds, outside schools and hospitals. This is followed by introducing a tax on organisation that produce foods high in sugar or salt, with some of the revenue used to fund fresh fruit and vegetables for low income families (62% support) and reducing the number of retailers with licenses to sell tobacco to limit tobacco availability (61% support).
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Public holds misconceptions about antibiotic resistance
Over half of the public (54%) are either unsure if there’s anything they can individually do to prevent antibiotics becoming less effective at treating infections (28%) or incorrectly believe there’s nothing they can personally do (26%).
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5 Years of Keir: A briefing to mark the 5th anniversary of Keir Starmer becoming leader of the Labour party
To mark the 5th anniversary of Keir Starmer becoming leader of the Labour party (4 April 2025), Ipsos UK has compiled our data on his personal approval ratings, as well as key indicators on his government’s performance.
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Truth vs. Entertainment: The allure of news influencers
Our latest data reveals human attitudes in all their complexity. Presented at the Anthropy National Gathering, we carried out research to understand not just what news our country was consuming, but why.
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Pulse Check - March 2025
Stay informed on the latest shifts in public opinion and political sentiment. Pulse Check delivers key insights from Ipsos' data on politics and public services to help you navigate the evolving landscape.
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One in seven parents are not confident they know what their children are seeing or hearing online
Three in four parents (75%) say they are concerned about what children are seeing, hearing, or doing online.
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Too divisive to lead Britain? The British public share concerns – and positives – of Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister
Main concerns about Farage becoming PM include him being too divisive to lead Britain, his closeness to Donald Trump and doubts that Reform UK have enough talent to lead a competent government.
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Reeves’ performance rating as Chancellor after Spring Statement nears same level as Kwarteng post mini-budget
Just one in five (19%) say that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is doing a good job, with half saying that she is doing a bad job (51%, up 7 ppts from mid-March, before the Spring Statement).
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Half of 16–34-year-olds trust news from online influencers, even with concerns about ‘widespread fake news’
Only 31% of Britons trust online news from influencers and individuals a great deal or a fair amount. However, this rises to half of 16–34-year-olds. 55% of younger people say they get online news from influencers every single day, despite thinking ‘fake news’ is prevalent.