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British public now see Reform as main opposition over Conservatives, and believe Farage more likely to be PM than Badenoch
Britons are now slightly more likely to consider Reform UK (37%) as the main opposition party, ahead of the Conservatives (33%).
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On second anniversary of King Charles III’s coronation, 44% of Britons want the ceremony for the next monarch to be smaller in scale
44% of Britons favour a smaller-scale coronation for the next monarch, compared to 38% who want one of a similar scale and 11% a larger ceremony. Britons are similarly split over whether too much or the right amount of money was spent on King Charles’ coronation.
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A third of Britons – higher among men and young people - would take up arms for country, as confidence in armed forces to defend Britain from attack falls since 2022
Almost half (48%) of Britons say they are no circumstances where they would be willing to take up arms for Britain, 35% think there are. However, 42% of those aged 18-34 say there are circumstances where they would be willing to take up arms, compared with 28% of 35-54-year-olds and 36% of those aged 55-75. There is an even bigger gender divide, with 49% of men saying they would be willing to serve compared with 21% of women.
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Britons are open to the use of AI in the NHS, but are split on whether it presents more risk or reward
The British public is comfortable rather than uncomfortable with a range of uses of AI in healthcare, particularly reminding patients to book follow-up appointments (61%), helping to identify potential health risks or early signs of disease via wearable devices (48%) and helping to identify those at increased risk of chronic illnesses (48%).
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Two thirds of Britons say the total number of people entering the UK is too high
Two in three (67%) Britons believe the total number of people entering the UK is too high, with 43% stating it is "much too high."
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Local Elections: Voters lack confidence in all main parties to deliver, with Reform UK poised to do well
New research from Ipsos in the UK sheds light on the factors shaping voter decisions in the upcoming local elections on May 1, 2025.
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Favourability ratings for Starmer, Reeves and Labour all unwind this month
Public favourability ratings for Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Labour all dip this month, cancelling out much of last month’s improvement.
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Ipsos poll finds widespread support for key workplace DEI initiatives, but men are more likely than women to say DEI has gone ‘too far’
There is widespread support among British public for key workplace DEI initiatives, including flexible working (71%), gender pay gap reporting (65%), and inclusivity training (64%). However, men (43%) are significantly more likely than women (29%) to believe DEI initiatives in general have gone ‘too far’ in UK workplaces.
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As Charles and Camilla celebrate their wedding anniversary, perceptions of their relationship’s impact on the monarchy have improved over the decades
Public perceptions of the King and Queen’s relationship have improved since the late 1990s, with fewer people believing it harms the monarchy, although nearly half say it has made little difference.
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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.