Economy

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Business Survey

Economic optimism falls as 7 in 10 businesses report increased costs from Iran war, nearly a third passing on costs to customers

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.
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
Ipsos UK January 2023 Political Monitor
Political Monitor Survey

Two in three Britons think the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is still to come

57% of Britons think the economy will get worse over the next twelve months, down from 69% in December 2022
Understanding Society: What is the real cost of the cost of living crisis?
Society Publication

Understanding Society 2022: What is the real cost of the cost of living crisis?

This edition of Understanding Society covers a diverse and varied array of topics relating to the cost-of-living crisis, and how the rising costs have been affecting British society. Ipsos researchers consider food insecurity, sustainable living, the housing market, generational divides, and much more.
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Economy Publication

An economist's take: Interview with Dr Linda Yueh

Through an economist's lens, Dr Linda Yueh shares her take on key challenges of the cost of living crisis, thoughts on economic policy and growth, and some possible glimmers of good news.
Dr Linda Yueh is an economist at Oxford University and London Business School, and the author of The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today.
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Economy Publication

What is the real cost of the cost of living crisis?

The cost of living crisis takes many forms. There’s the national crisis, the political crisis and the social crisis. In each case, social research has a vital role to play in exploring what rising prices mean for individuals and different groups, as we ultimately seek to answer: what is the real cost of the cost of living crisis?
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