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Half of Britons rate the British education system as good, but lack of public funding seen as the biggest threat
In a break from the global trend, Britons now see the effects of social media and technology as the number one challenge facing young people (34%), ahead of mental health.
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Just a quarter of British adults support resident doctors going on strike, half of pre-election figure
Over two in five (43%) Britons think the UK government is doing a bad job at negotiating with the trade unions, nearly double the figure recorded in August 2024.
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Three quarters of Britons concerned about fuel price increases, as Israel / Iran conflict continues
Three quarters (75%) of Britons say they’re concerned about impact of Israel / Iran conflict on fuel prices.
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8 in 10 Britons expect tax rises post-Spending Review despite support for individual announcements
Following the Spending Review, Labour has seen a small increase in public trust to manage the economy and continue to be most trusted to improve public services. However, 45% of Britons say the Spending Review left them more concerned about Britain's economy, with nearly 8 in 10 expecting tax hikes within the next year.
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"The system is broken": Ipsos study across 31 countries reveals deepening distrust in politics and elites
In 29/31 countries, a majority of the public say that the “economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful”, with South Korea, Italy and Germany seeing double-digit increases since 2022.
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COVID-19 five years on: Young people most likely to say they’re lonelier and spending more time looking at screens than before the pandemic
Six in ten (60%) young people say they spend more time looking at social media and screens since before the pandemic started
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One in four of those who can’t get NHS dental care have treated themselves, Ipsos research reveals
Among those unable to access NHS dental care, nearly seven in ten (69%) paid for private treatment and around a quarter (26%) said that they treated themselves.
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More than half of the public would support farmers if they decided to strike, in line with support shown for nurses and ambulance workers
Pensioners, farmers, small businesses, working people and ‘people like me’ are the groups most seen to be treated worse than they should be by the British government.
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Two in five Britons think nurses right to reject offer of 5.5% pay rise
A new Ipsos survey has examined public attitudes towards nurses’ pay in Britain, support for potential industrial action, and perceptions about government performance on negotiating with trade unions.