Economy

Ipsos post-Budget polling
Economy Survey

Despite strong backing for targeted cost-of-living measures, 2 in 3 (67%) lack confidence that the Labour Government’s Budget addresses the long-term economic issues facing the country

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted in partnership with BBC Women’s Hour between 28–30 October 2026, reveals deep public pessimism towards the nation's economic health in the immediate aftermath of Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget. While key interventions aimed at easing household expenses enjoy overwhelming public support, the wider package has done little to dispel entrenched anxiety about personal finances, public services, and the overarching direction of the British economy.
What Worries the World – October 2026
What Worries the World Survey

What Worries the World – October 2026

Conducted monthly in 30 countries among around 20,000 adults for over a decade, the Ipsos What Worries the World study offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.
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Environment Survey

Arup, the Carbon Trust, Ipsos, and Technopolis to lead major UK trial helping consumers make better use of surplus renewable energy

The £20m trial will test a new approach to cutting renewable energy waste and reducing costs for households.
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Economy Survey

Seven in ten (70%) Britons expect Labour to increase personal taxes amid deep economic pessimism

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted in October 2026, reveals widespread public pessimism regarding the UK's economic trajectory as the Labour Government led by Andy Burnham prepares its fiscal agenda. With immigration (40%), the economy (31%), and inflation (30%) standing as the dominant concerns on the Ipsos Issues Index, the British public displays continued economic pessimism and widespread anticipation of impending tax rises.
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Politics Ipsos Voices

What do Brits want from the Budget?

The Chancellor has some tough decisions to make
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Polling Survey

Brits significantly less fearful than before the Reeves budget but say the state of British economy is just as poor

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted between 9–13 October 2026, reveals that despite a slight political honeymoon period for Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey.
Budget Briefcase
Economy Webinar

Beyond the Bubble: The Budget Balancing Act

Join Ipsos and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) for an exclusive Beyond the Bubble briefing exploring the difficult choices at the heart of this year's Budget.
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Politics Survey

Has the Prime Minister's speech given Britain ‘hope back again’?

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 29–30 September 2026, reveals public reactions following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's major speech at the Labour Party Conference this Tuesday. As the Government sets out its policy agenda, the polling explores whether the Prime Minister's address has succeeded in restoring public hope in the nation's future, economy, and public services.
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Economy Ipsos Voices

The Economy Update

Latest insights on the UK economy and business priorities.
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Issues Index Survey

Immigration still seen as the biggest issue facing Britain, as concern about inflation and defence rises

The September 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration remains the top concern for Britons, with 44% seeing it as an important issue for the country, up two percentage points since last month. It is also most likely to be seen as the single most important issue facing Britain, mentioned by 26%.
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