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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.
Majority of Britons continue to think The Government should prioritise health over economy in Covid response
Economy Survey

Majority of Britons continue to think The Government should prioritise health over economy in COVID-19 response

People's health is seen as more important than the country's economic health in latest Ipsos poll.
Large majority of Britons predict coronavirus will lead to changes in our lives, work, economy and society even one year from now – but expect less changes to the way we are governed
Society Survey

Large majority of Britons predict coronavirus will lead to changes in our lives, work, economy and society even one year from now – but expect less changes to the way we are governed

Britons expect our economy, work and lives to change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but few expect the system of government to be different.
Understanding the coronavirus crisis | COVID-19 | Ipsos | Signals
Public Health Publication

Signals #5: Understanding the coronavirus crisis

This fifth edition of our Signals digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus, including new POVs, country insights, and the latest from the public opinion tracker.
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Public Health Survey

Britons least likely to believe the economy and businesses should open if Coronavirus not fully contained

Across 14 countries, Britons were the least likely to agree that the economy and businesses should be reopened
Britons spend less and prepare to save more as Coronavirus outbreak affects jobs and businesses
Economy Survey

Britons spend less and prepare to save more as Coronavirus outbreak affects jobs and businesses

While many have already or are considering spending less or saving more money, many are taking extra financial measures due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Understanding the coronavirus crisis | COVID-19 | Ipsos | Signals
Public opinion Publication

Signals #4: Understanding the coronavirus crisis

This fourth edition sees us continue to bring together our latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and the analysis of our teams around the world.
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Environment Survey

Two thirds of Britons believe Climate Change as serious as Coronavirus and majority want Climate prioritised in economic recovery

Britons say that the environment is an important consideration in the economic recovery after the Coronavirus crisis passes.
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Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: April 2020

In the first telephone-based Issues Index, Covid-19 tops the list of Britons’ biggest issues with an historically high score
Signals#3 - Understanding the coronavirus crisis | COVID-19 | Ipsos
Public opinion Publication

Signals #3: Understanding the coronavirus crisis

The third edition of our digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.
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