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Do the public praise or blame Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt when it comes to inflation?
Who do the public blame or praise on inflation? A new Ipsos poll explores public attitudes to the economy, inflation and Rishi Sunak’s performance in delivering against his 5 key policy pledges announced earlier this year
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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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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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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 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 energy and climate adaptation
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 challenge lies in adapting to these changes in an equitable and just manner. Public services play a crucial role in this process by working to adapt to the impacts of climate change and ensuring the necessary measures are taken to address the specific needs of each community.
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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 local delivery
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, Government Outcomes Lab, joined us to discuss how place-based policy initiatives can be improved and what policy-makers should consider to fully harness the potential of place-based policy making.
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The future of AI in public services
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 applications in the public sector. However, they also explore the challenges such as bias, lack of transparency, data privacy, and the broader social impacts facing the use of AI in this capacity.