The Economist/ Ipsos 40th anniversary Issues index shows that concern about defence/foreign affairs increases at the expense of concern about unemployment.
New research by Ipsos for Affinity Sutton - one of the biggest providers of affordable housing in England - finds most private and social renters satisfied with their tenure but also that significant "digital divides" exist within and between the two tenures.
Race/immigration continues to be seen as the most important issue facing Britain as ONS figures released today show a "significant increase" in net migration.
A survey carried out between the 4th and 21st July 2014 has found that two in five mortgage holders in Britain (41%) are concerned about the impact of a rise in interest rates on their mortgage payments in the next 12 months.
The latest Halifax Housing Market Confidence Tracker conducted by Ipsos finds 71% of the public expecting the average UK house price to rise in the next 12 months, unchanged since last quarter. This is fourteen times the proportion expecting the average price to fall (5%).
Race/immigration retains its position as the most important issue facing Britain today, and concern about poverty/inequality is at its highest ever in our latest Issues Index for the Economist
A newly commissioned poll, conducted on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Housing, shows that private renters are currently feeling the effects of the high cost of housing.
Ipsos was commissioned to carry out a survey of adult residents living across the Horsham and Mid Sussex local authority areas. The purpose of the survey for Meeting Place Communications was to help understand local opinion on housing topics as well as preferences for potential future housing developments.
