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Public priorities on NHS, economy and bills clash with scepticism over government delivery, new Ipsos poll finds
The economy/cost of living, NHS waiting times and small boat crossings continue to dominate public agenda. Despite these being public priorities, the government receives negative net satisfaction ratings across all thirteen milestones tested.
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Immigration tops Britons’ concerns as public divided on whether it is acceptable to protest outside asylum hotels
Three in ten (31%) say their local area is housing more than its fair share of asylum seekers, doubling to 61% of Reform UK voters. The public is divided on the acceptability of protesting outside hotels housing asylum seekers (36% acceptable vs. 39% unacceptable).
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Economic optimism falls to lowest level for one year anniversary after GE since Margaret Thatcher in 1980
Ipsos Economic Optimism Index worsens to -56, with 68% expecting the economy to get worse over the next 12 months. Immigration remains the biggest issue facing the country, mentioned by 40%.
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One year on: Economic optimism has halved since July 2024 as 6 in 10 think economy will get worse
Ipsos' Economic Optimism Index stands at -44; an improvement from earlier in year, but 60% still think the economy will get worse over the next 12 months and only 16% say it will get better.
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Migration, Skills, and Public Trust: Rethinking the UK's Policy Approach
The Government should take this opportunity to reconsider the role of immigration in addressing labour market demands through the implementation of its Immigration White Paper.
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Public concern about immigration rises to its highest level since 2016 Brexit vote
Almost half of Britons see immigration as one of the biggest issues for the country, the highest score since June 2016.
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Pulse Check - April 2025
Reform UK: local elections, big test.
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.