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New survey finds many UK adults are worried about the impact of harmful chemicals on the environment
70% of UK adults surveyed aged 16-75 would be likely to stop buying a product they regularly use if they learnt it contains chemicals that have a negative impact on wildlife.
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Reeves’ approval ratings mirror Kwarteng’s post mini-budget as over half of Britons think the UK is now in a period of austerity. Public is split on the key decisions and trade-offs facing the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review
Half (51%) of Britons say that Rachel Reeves is doing a bad job as Chancellor (16% good job). These ratings are near identical to Kwasi Kwarteng’s in the aftermath of the September 2022 mini-budget.
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The public want climate action - are the government doing enough?
There is clear evidence that the public expect the Government to act and to do more to mitigate climate change – this applies to adaptation as much as it does to transitioning to net zero.
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Almost nine in ten Britons are concerned about energy prices
Almost nine in ten (88%) Britons are concerned about the current cost of energy. Nearly eight in ten (77%) are concerned about how dependent the UK is on energy imports from other countries.
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Britain sees double digit drop in those who feel individual action on climate change is needed, as world passes 1.5˚c temperature increase
Britain has seen a 12 ppt decrease in the percentage of people who feel that individual action on climate change is needed. This trend has been replicated across the 32 countries surveyed, with particularly sharp declines in G7 countries.
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Price trumps planet? Britons want sustainable products, but on a budget
While concerns about the environmental and social impacts of purchasing decisions are rising, price remains the most important factor for British consumers, with 93% rating it as very/somewhat important.
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Can Reeves Chart a Course Through Economic Pessimism?
With the Spring Statement looming, Ipsos polling reveals public pessimism about the economy and a difficult balancing act for the Chancellor as Britons want to hear how Labour will deliver economic growth, reduce the cost of living, and improve public services.
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International Women's Day: Spotlight Projects in Public Affairs
To celebrate International Women's Day across Public Affairs, we wanted to explore various policy areas and projects completed over the past year and put spotlight on how they are able to contribute towards this year's theme of 'Accelerating Action'.
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Public critical of Scottish Government’s record but aren’t convinced that Labour would do a better job
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings are the lowest Ipsos has measured for either politician since this polling series began in October 2022.
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Ipsos Almanac 2025
Our reflections on the key events, trends and surprises of 2024 and what this means for the year to come - it's the Ipsos Almanac 2025.