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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.
Ipsos | What worries the world | Inflation | economy
What Worries the World Survey

What worries the world - August 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 17 months. However, worry about rising prices has declined for three months in a row, having dropped 3pp from June.
Public importance of climate change and the environment doubles to become the joint-third biggest issue facing the country
Issues Index Survey

Public importance of climate change and the environment doubles to become the joint-third biggest issue facing the country

The August 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals a sharp rise in concern about climate change and the environment
Concern about the NHS rises while inflation remains the biggest national worry
Issues Index Survey

Concern about the NHS rises while inflation remains the biggest national worry

The July 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals rising concern about the NHS
Ipsos | What worries the world | Inflation
What Worries the World Survey

What Worries the World – June 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 15 months.
4 in 5 describe the state of the British economy as “poor” – with 2 in 5 expecting it to get worse in 2024
Economy Survey

4 in 5 describe the state of the British economy as “poor” – with 2 in 5 expecting it to get worse in 2024

A new Ipsos poll reveals that 61% think the UK is currently experiencing an economic recession
Economic concerns remain the most important issues facing Britons
Inflation Survey

Economic concerns remain the most important issues facing Britons

Inflation and the economy remain top concerns for Britons according to the June 2023 Ipsos Issues Index
Inflation and the economy remain the country’s biggest concerns
Issues Index Survey

Inflation and the economy remain the country’s biggest concerns

The May 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals that inflation and the economy continue to be Britons' biggest worries
Ipsos | Ipsos Update | Sustainability | Artificial intelligence | Economy | Healthcare
Sustainability Publication

Ipsos Update – May 2023

Generations, corporate purpose, climate change… Ipsos Update explores the latest and greatest research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.
Ipsos | Inflation | Economy
Inflation Survey

Ipsos Global Inflation Monitor: Britons are the most pessimistic across 29 countries about their disposable incomes

The latest release of the Ipsos Global Inflation Monitor finds the proportion of Britons finding it hard to get by rises to 1 in 4 (26%).
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