Education

Education Survey

Great Britain least likely of 31 countries to see university degrees as essential or good value

New polling data from the 2026 Ipsos Education Monitor, conducted across 31 countries between 19 June and 3 July 2026, reveals a distinct wave of public scepticism across Great Britain regarding the economic return of higher education amidst persistent cost-of-living pressures, tuition fee debates, and student debt burdens.

26.08.26

Education Survey

Half of Britons rate the British education system as good, but lack of public funding seen as the biggest threat

In a break from the global trend, Britons now see the effects of social media and technology as the number one challenge facing young people (34%), ahead of mental health.

26.08.25

Politics Survey

Half say Labour is doing a bad job at delivering a mission-led government

While Labour leads as the party seen as most likely to achieve its missions to improve the NHS and break down barriers to opportunity, Reform UK leads on “taking back our streets”, and the Greens on clean energy.

28.07.25

Education Survey

Nearly half of Scots open to change on university tuition fees policy

Almost half of Scottish adults (48%) would support the idea of charging university tuition fees based on the ability to pay, with funding focused on those who need it the most.

20.03.25

NHS Survey

Understanding Society: Putting the Place into Public Services

Drawing on 8 MRP models, we explore satisfaction with public services across the UK with interactive maps that enable you to explore satisfaction with a range of public services by local authority.

09.03.25

Education Survey

Majority of Britons believe it is important to talk about the Holocaust, with 1 in 3 fearing lessons will be forgotten in 10 years’ time

While seven in ten (69%) Britons believe the lessons of the Holocaust are largely remembered today, 1 in 3 (32%) think they will be forgotten in ten years’ time.

23.01.25