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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

Economic optimism remains near historic lows, capping a year of rock-bottom public sentiment

Britons’ top four issues facing the country have remained the same since August: immigration first, followed by the economy, the NHS, and inflation.

23.12.25

Issues Index Survey

Half see immigration as an important issue facing Britain

Fifty per cent name immigration as an important issue for Britain. The economy and NHS remain the second- and third-biggest issues, mentioned by 35% and 25% respectively.

24.11.25

Issues Index Survey

Immigration remains the biggest issue facing Britain

Forty-seven per cent name immigration as an important issue for Britain. Lack of faith in politicians enters the top five issues, rising six points from September.

23.10.25

Issues Index Survey

Public concern about immigration reaches highest level in a decade

Fifty-one per cent name immigration as an important issue for Britain, the highest score since October 2015.

02.10.25

Immigration Survey

Immigration tops Britons’ concerns as public divided on whether it is acceptable to protest outside asylum hotels

Three in ten (31%) say their local area is housing more than its fair share of asylum seekers, doubling to 61% of Reform UK voters. The public is divided on the acceptability of protesting outside hotels housing asylum seekers (36% acceptable vs. 39% unacceptable).

29.08.25

Issues Index Survey

Economic optimism falls to lowest level for one year anniversary after GE since Margaret Thatcher in 1980

Ipsos Economic Optimism Index worsens to -56, with 68% expecting the economy to get worse over the next 12 months. Immigration remains the biggest issue facing the country, mentioned by 40%.

18.07.25

Politics Survey

One year on: Economic optimism has halved since July 2024 as 6 in 10 think economy will get worse

Ipsos' Economic Optimism Index stands at -44; an improvement from earlier in year, but 60% still think the economy will get worse over the next 12 months and only 16% say it will get better.

03.07.25