Economy

Shipping containers
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.
Issues Index March 2025
Issues Index Survey

Defence rises to become as big an issue for Britain as the NHS

Three in ten (29%) see defence and foreign affairs as one of the biggest issues for the country, an increase of twelve points since February.
Piggy bank
Politics Survey

Ahead of the Spring Statement, economic optimism is at its lowest level since December 2022

Ipsos’ Economic Optimism Index sits at a net figure of -54, the lowest level since December 2022, shortly after Sunak became PM, following the Truss mini budget.
Man holding an empty wallet
Politics Survey

Just one in seven say they feel better off since Labour came to power

Only 14% say they feel better off since Labour came to power, with four in ten (41%) saying they are worse off. A similar proportion (40%) have seen no change.
Issues index
Issues Index Survey

Economy, immigration and the NHS remain the top issues for Britain, as concern about defence reaches highest level since the early months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The economy remains the biggest issue facing the country, mentioned by 36% of Britons. Concern about defence/foreign affairs has almost doubled since last month, with 17% seeing it as an issue.
Westminster
Politics Survey

Public prioritises cutting energy bills and NHS waiting times, but lacks confidence in Labour's ability to deliver

Public wants Labour to prioritise cutting energy bills and NHS waiting times out of a range of targets and milestones - but people are negative about progress so far.
Women Survey

Nearly two in five women aged 18 to 24 experienced economic abuse from a partner or ex-partner over the past 12 months

For International Women’s Day 2025, there has been a spotlight on the risks of economic abuse faced by younger women in the UK.
Piggybank with stethoscope
Politics Survey

Half of Britons say Rachel Reeves’ decisions have made them less confident about economic growth

Two-thirds of the public disagree with the decision to end winter fuel payments for pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit.
Westminster
Politics Survey

Almost half say Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves doing a bad job– their worst ratings since taking office

Nearly half (48%) of Britons think the Labour government is doing badly at running the country, a figure comparable to ratings of Boris Johnson's government. Overall, most of the public (56%) are disappointed in what Labour has done so far.
The cost of living continues to be the most important issue facing London
Cost of Living Survey

The cost of living continues to be the most important issue facing London

New research from Ipsos, conducted on behalf of London Councils tracks Londoners’ perceptions of key issues facing London as well as attitudes towards a number of key policy areas, including housing, crime, employment and devolution.
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