Economy

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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.
Economy Survey

Britain ends the year as one of the most economically pessimistic nations

Just one in ten Britons (9%) expect their local economy to improve in the next six months, half the level seen in America.
Economy Survey

Ipsos Global @dvisor Wave 26

Britain sees largest drop in economic confidence among major European economies
Economy Survey

Feeling the squeeze

Fewer than half of British adults (43%) say they have cash left over at the end of the month, according to a new poll for the Resolution Foundation by Ipsos.
Trends & Prospective Survey

Long Term Trends: All issues facing Britain

Long Term Trends: All issues facing Britain
Trends & Prospective Survey

Long Term Trends: Economy

Long Term Trends: Economy
Economy Survey

Household Finance Index

The latest wave of the Household Finance Index (HFI) shows the sharpest deterioration in household finances for over two years.
Government Survey

Monitoring Scotland’s economic recovery

Scots feeling more confident about economic prospects
Economy Survey

Reuters/Ipsos Budget briefing

One week before the Budget, the full impact of the economic situation is hitting the public.
Economy Survey

Economist/Ipsos Budget Poll

Public worried the government is cutting spending too much and would prefer the speed of cuts be slower.
The Coalition's argument that "we are all in this together" is not resonating with the public; most think that the poorest will be hardest hit.
But previous Labour government is seen as more to blame for the cuts than the Coalition.
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