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Cost of Living Survey

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.
Half of Britons think that too much money was spent on the Coronation | Ipsos
Royal Family & Monarchy Survey

Half of Britons think that too much money was spent on the Coronation

A new survey carried out by Ipsos after the Coronation of King Charles III shows a small increase in the proportion of people that think he is doing a good job.
Increasing worry about the NHS but inflation remains the public’s biggest concern
Issues Index Survey

Increasing worry about the NHS but inflation remains the public’s biggest concern

While concern for the NHS rises, inflation and the economy remain Britons' biggest worries according to the April 2023 Ipsos Issues Index
Ipsos | What worries the world | inflation | climate change | economy
What Worries the World Survey

What worries the world - March 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 12 months.
Ipsos Issues Index March 2023
Issues Index Survey

Immigration rises up Britons’ key concerns but economic worries still top the agenda

Economy and inflation remain the pre-eminent concerns facing the country according to the March 2023 Ipsos Issues Index survey of attitudes to issues concerning Britain.
Ipsos Financial Wellbeing Tracker
Financial Wellbeing Survey

Ipsos Financial Wellbeing Tracker shows decline in worry about household finances – though stark societal divides remain

While still almost half (45%) of Brits are worried about their own personal financial situation, this is down from 63% in September 2022.
Britons still more concerned than reassured post-Budget for the economy, public services and their own finances – but less worried than after Autumn Statement
Economy Survey

Britons still more concerned than reassured post-Budget for the economy, public services and their own finances – but less worried than after Autumn Statement

Labour maintains small lead as most trusted on the economy according to an Ipsos poll conducted after Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget.
Ipsos Issues Index: February 2023
Issues Index Survey

The economy and inflation return as the most mentioned important issues facing the country

40% of Britons say the economy is one of the biggest issues facing Britain while the proportion naming the NHS falls by 17 points according to the Ipsos Issues Index for February 2023.
Cost of weekend crisis: more than half cut back on weekend spending due to cost of living
Economy Survey

Cost of weekend crisis: more than half cut back on weekend spending due to cost of living

On weekends, 52% say they are going to restaurants less than a year ago, 43% to bars/clubs less, and 58% reducing shopping for non-essentials due to rising cost of living.
Public opinion split towards day of multiple-union strike action – though few think the Government is handling negotiations well
Politics Survey

Public opinion split towards day of multiple-union strike action – though few think the Government is handling negotiations well

Latest Ipsos polling shows that public opinion is split towards day of multiple-union strike action
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