Economy

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.

24.04.26

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.

01.07.24

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

17.06.24

Opinion leaders Survey

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

14.06.24

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.

12.06.24

Issues Index Survey

NHS, the economy, inflation and immigration set to be biggest election issues

The May 2024 Ipsos Issues Index shows that the NHS, with a rise in concern of 6 percentage points, has returned as the biggest issue facing Britain.

23.05.24

Cost of Living Survey

7 in 10 Britons believe policies of the UK government have contributed to rising cost of living

The Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor reveals that 61% of Britons believe that it will be at least a year before inflation returns to normal, if ever.

21.05.24

Issues Index Survey

Economy still seen as the most important issue facing Britain

The April 2024 Ipsos Issues Index reveals little change in the top issues facing the country, despite a drop in public mentions of the NHS.

30.04.24

Issues Index Survey

Public consider the economy and NHS as top two issues facing the country

The economy and NHS are the top concerns for Britons according to the March 2024 Ipsos Issues Index.

04.04.24

Politics Survey

Two thirds of Britons lack confidence that Conservatives have good long term economic plan for Britain

Only one in five are confident that the Conservatives have a good long-term economic plan for Britain, the lowest figure since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister

19.03.24

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