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.
Issues Index
Politics Survey

The economy, NHS and immigration remain the big three issues facing Britain

Thirty-seven per cent name the economy as an important issue for Britain
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Politics Survey

New Ipsos survey shows divides between MPs and the public on priorities for economic growth

Ipsos surveyed both MPs and members of the public about their priorities for economic growth.
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Politics Survey

Britons increasingly blame Labour for the country's economic woes as 77% say state of the economy is poor

Those who view the economy negatively are almost equally as likely to blame decisions made by the current Labour government under Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves (42%) as they are to blame the previous Conservative government of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng (44%).
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Politics Survey

Britons Predict 2025: Starmer stays, recession looms, and Prince Harry unlikely to return to the UK

Ipsos has looked at people’s expectations in Great Britain and around the world for the year ahead.
The latest Ipsos Political Monitor explores attitudes towards Keir Starmer, party leaders, and the economy
Political Monitor Survey

Dissatisfaction with Starmer reaches 61%, his highest as Labour leader

The latest Ipsos Political Monitor explores attitudes towards Keir Starmer, party leaders, and the economy
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Politics Survey

Half of Britons disappointed by Labour so far as pessimism over missions grows

Just a quarter (26%) say Keir Starmer is doing a good job as Prime Minister
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Economy Survey

Three quarters of Britons describe economy as poor, 7 in 10 expect inflation to rise over the next year

Three quarters (75%) of Britons describe the current state of the British economy as "poor", seven in ten expect rate of inflation to rise over the next year. Half (48%) say Keir Starmer’s government is doing a bad job on the cost of living, but Labour retains a slight lead over the Conservatives as most trusted on the economy overall.
Trade
Economy Survey

More than one in three Britons (37%) see the EU as Britain’s most important trade partner

A new Ipsos survey reveals that the British public consider the European Union to be Britain’s most important trade partner, even as the prospect of renewed Trump tariffs looms large.
Issues Index
Issues Index Survey

Public concern about the economy continues to rise to its highest level for a year

Thirty-nine per cent name the economy as an important issue for Britain this month, an increase of 3 percentage points over the month and 10 points since September.

Public concern about immigration and the NHS has fallen somewhat from October but they remain the second- and third-biggest issues.
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