Economy

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.

Latest insights on the UK economy and business priorities.

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%.

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.

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 31 July – 4 August 2026 among 1,067 British adults aged 18–75, reveals that while the British public broadly value economic growth, protecting the environment and limiting immigration prove to be somewhat competing priorities.

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 23–24 July 2026, reveals a shift in public sentiment toward fiscal priorities.

The July 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the top issue facing Britain, with the economy in second place and the NHS and inflation both third. Fieldwork took place between 1 and 8 July, before the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.

London, UK: New Ipsos polling of 1,200 senior business decision makers with an annual turnover of £250,000, conducted between 1 July - 16 July 2026.

New Ipsos polling reveals growing economic pessimism and the tangible impact of the Iran conflict on costs, though businesses continue to favour Labour over the Conservatives and Reform on key economic and business policies.