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Nearly 9 in 10 (87%) Britons concerned over personal impact of Strait of Hormuz closure on the cost of food and other goods

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 17-21 April 2026, reveals high levels of public anxiety as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz begins to disrupt global supply chains. The British public is particularly concerned about the personal financial toll on food and petrol, while expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s response to rising prices.
4 in 5 describe the state of the British economy as “poor” – with 2 in 5 expecting it to get worse in 2024
Economy Survey

4 in 5 describe the state of the British economy as “poor” – with 2 in 5 expecting it to get worse in 2024

A new Ipsos poll reveals that 61% think the UK is currently experiencing an economic recession
Ipsos | What worries the world | inflation | economy | climate change | society
What Worries the World Survey

What Worries the World? May 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 14 months.
Ipsos | Inflation | Economy
Inflation Survey

Ipsos Global Inflation Monitor: Britons are the most pessimistic across 29 countries about their disposable incomes

The latest release of the Ipsos Global Inflation Monitor finds the proportion of Britons finding it hard to get by rises to 1 in 4 (26%).
Strong public backing for Renters’ Reform Bill and improving the availability of affordable rental properties - Ipsos poll
Housing Survey

Strong public backing for Renters’ Reform Bill and improving the availability of affordable rental properties

Ipsos polling conducted shortly before the Government’s presentation of the Renter’s Reform Bill to Parliament.
Ipsos | What worries the world | Inflation | Climate change | economy
What Worries the World Survey

What Worries the World – April 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 13 months.
Rising energy costs and long-term price pressures on UK farmers most likely to be seen as causes for fruit and vegetables shortages - Image by jbarsky0 from Pixabay
Cost of Living Survey

Rising energy costs and long-term price pressures on UK farmers most likely to be seen as causes for fruit and vegetables shortages

Other key contributors to fruit and vegetables shortages include climate change/weather challenges in countries from which food is imported, agricultural labour shortages and Britain leaving the EU.
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