Economy


Politics Survey

Half of Britons more fearful than hopeful about how Labour’s Budget announcements will impact public services, their personal finances - however, Labour more trusted on the economy than the Conservatives

A new Ipsos poll, conducted between October 11-14, 2024, reveals that half of Britons are more fearful than hopeful about how Labour’s Budget announcements will impact public services (46% to 18%), as well as their personal finances (53% to 11%).
Issues Index Survey

Immigration remains the biggest issue facing Britain

The September 2024 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the most important issue facing Britain.

More than 6 in 10 Britons dissatisfied with how the government is running the country

The latest Ipsos Political Monitor explores attitudes towards Labour, Keir Starmer, and Rachel Reeves.
Economy Survey

Two-thirds believe economic problems are worse than Conservatives admitted - tax rises expected

Public expect tax rises and more money for public services according to new Ipsos polling.
Issues Index Survey

Public concern about the NHS rises to its highest level post-pandemic

Despite some significant shifts, especially a decline in concern about inflation, it is the NHS, the economy and inflation, immigration and housing that will be top of mind as the new Labour government sets out its priorities according to the July 2024 Ipsos Issues Index.
Election Survey

Businesses more likely to back Labour than the Conservatives to be the next government

Businesses place Labour above the Conservatives for managing the economy, and for helping people in work, according to a new Ipsos Omnibus poll ahead of the General Election.
Issues Index Survey

Concern about NHS rises to equal highest since 2020, concern about immigration rises to equal highest since 2017

The June 2024 Ipsos Issues Index reveals a rise in public concern about the NHS, economy and immigration

Russia, Iran, Israel and China rank worst for global influence, while EU seen as preferred model over Britain and US

A third of Brits (35%) say Great Britain should emulate the US, up from 24% in 2019. But this is far behind the 59% who say Britain should emulate the European Union
Economy Survey

7 in 10 Britons describe the British economy as poor, leading reasons include COVID-19 and decisions made by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng

New polling from Ipsos, in partnership with the FT, has found that 7 in 10 Britons describe the current state of the British economy as poor.