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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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Labour seen as the biggest factor behind the country’s economic woes as three in five think a recession likely within next year
Three in five (61%) Britons think a recession is likely within the next year.
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President Trump's first 100 days: US considered less of a force for good in world than China for first time ever
In Britain, just two in five (39%) say US is a ‘force for good’ in world – down 17 ppts from October 2024.
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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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Ipsos Economic Optimism Index falls to historic low
Current net figure of -68 even slightly lower than levels recorded during some of the most challenging economic periods in recent history, including January 1980 recession, 2008 financial crash, and the 2022 start of the cost-of-living crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and invasion of Ukraine.
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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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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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Prostate cancer: knowledge gaps in symptoms and risks revealed by Ipsos poll, but strong public support for increased testing
Less than 10% correctly identified that prostate cancer typically has no symptoms in the early stages.
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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.