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Economy Survey

Seven in ten (70%) Britons expect Labour to increase personal taxes amid deep economic pessimism

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted in October 2026, reveals widespread public pessimism regarding the UK's economic trajectory as the Labour Government led by Andy Burnham prepares its fiscal agenda. With immigration (40%), the economy (31%), and inflation (30%) standing as the dominant concerns on the Ipsos Issues Index, the British public displays continued economic pessimism and widespread anticipation of impending tax rises.

27.10.26

Issues Index Survey

Immigration still seen as the biggest issue facing Britain, as concern about inflation and defence rises

The September 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration remains the top concern for Britons, with 44% seeing it as an important issue for the country, up two percentage points since last month. It is also most likely to be seen as the single most important issue facing Britain, mentioned by 26%.

29.09.26

Issues Index Survey

Immigration remains Britain’s biggest issue as concern about climate change and the environment rises

The August 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the biggest issue facing Britain. Forty-two per cent of Britons name immigration as an important issue facing the country, relatively unchanged since last month.

02.09.26

Issues Index Survey

Immigration continues as the top concern facing Britain

The July 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the top issue facing Britain, with the economy in second place and the NHS and inflation both third. Fieldwork took place between 1 and 8 July, before the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.

29.07.26

Issues Index Survey

Immigration remains the top concern facing Britain as public anxiety regarding crime increases

The June 2026 Ipsos Issues Index demonstrates that immigration continues to be the primary public concern across Britain. 39% of Britons identify immigration as a key issue facing the nation, marking a minor drop of 2ppts since the previous month.

09.07.26

Issues Index Survey

Immigration seen as the biggest issue facing Britain, as public concern rises

The May 2026 Ipsos Issues Index reveals an increase in public concern about immigration, returning to levels seen earlier in the year.

21.05.26

Issues Index Survey

Economic optimism falls to record low as concern over inflation rises

The latest Ipsos Economic Optimism Index (EOI) reveals that net economic optimism in Britain has fallen to the lowest levels ever recorded since Ipsos began collecting this data in 1978. In the latest data, collected 8-14 April 2026, 78% of Britons expect the economy to get worse over the next 12 months (up 3ppts since last month), the highest level recorded since the Index began.

22.04.26