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.
Young people are as pessimistic about the economy as they were during the pandemic - Ipsos
Economy Survey

Young people are as pessimistic about the economy as they were during the pandemic

Women aged 18-34 the most pessimistic about future of the economy according to an Ipsos poll
Public split on prioritising tax cuts versus more money for public services - Ipsos
Economy Survey

Public split on prioritising tax cuts versus more money for public services

New polling from Ipsos ahead of the 2024 Budget explores public attitudes to tax cuts and spending on public services
Most Britons think the worst of the cost of living crisis is still to come
Political Monitor Survey

Most Britons think the worst of the cost of living crisis is still to come

But the number of Britons who think the crisis has reached its peak is increasing, according to the Ipsos February 2024 Political Monitor
Starmer seen as more ‘in touch’ with ordinary people than Sunak and more likely to understand problems facing Britain
Political Pulse Survey

Starmer seen as more ‘in touch’ with ordinary people than Sunak and more likely to understand problems facing Britain

The Ipsos Political Pulse explores how the public view Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer as well as other leading politicians and political parties
The NHS overtakes inflation to become the biggest issue facing Britain
Issues Index Survey

The NHS overtakes inflation to become the biggest issue facing Britain

The February 2024 Issues Index reveals a rise in concern about the NHS to become the most mentioned important issue facing the county
Ipsos Issues Index: January 2024: A three-way tie between inflation, the NHS and the economy as the biggest issues facing Britain
Issues Index Survey

A three-way tie between inflation, the NHS and the economy as the biggest issues facing Britain

The January 2024 Issues Index reveals just over three in ten name one of inflation, the NHS and the economy as one of the biggest issues facing the country
Ipsos Issues Index: December 2023: Public concern about immigration reaches a six-year high
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: December 2023: Public concern about immigration reaches a six-year high

1 in 3 people name immigration as an important issue for Britain according to the December 2023 Ipsos Issues Index.
Ipsos Political Monitor December 2023
Political Monitor Survey

Clear majorities think Rishi Sunak’s government has done a bad job on key public priorities such as the NHS and cost of living

The December 20203 Ipsos Political Monitor explores public attitudes to the job Rishi Sunak’s government has done in key areas, whether Labour would do a better job and what impact they think recent changes in the Autumn Statement will have on their personal finances next year.
The economy remains the most mentioned important issue facing Britain, while concern about inflation drops
Issues Index Survey

The economy remains the most mentioned important issue facing Britain, while concern about inflation drops

The November 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals a drop in public concern about inflation and the NHS
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