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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

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

Issues Index Survey

Public concern about immigration rises to its highest level since 2016 Brexit vote

Almost half of Britons see immigration as one of the biggest issues for the country, the highest score since June 2016.

07.06.25

Issues Index Survey

The economy and immigration remain Britain’s biggest issues

Four in ten (39%) see the economy as one of the biggest issues for the country, up five points since March.

19.04.25

Issues Index Survey

Defence rises to become as big an issue for Britain as the NHS

Three in ten (29%) see defence and foreign affairs as one of the biggest issues for the country, an increase of twelve points since February.

23.03.25

Issues Index Survey

Economy, immigration and the NHS remain the top issues for Britain, as concern about defence reaches highest level since the early months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The economy remains the biggest issue facing the country, mentioned by 36% of Britons. Concern about defence/foreign affairs has almost doubled since last month, with 17% seeing it as an issue.

16.03.25

Issues Index Survey

Public concern about the economy continues to rise to its highest level for a year

Thirty-nine per cent name the economy as an important issue for Britain this month, an increase of 3 percentage points over the month and 10 points since September.

Public concern about immigration and the NHS has fallen somewhat from October but they remain the second- and third-biggest issues.

27.11.24

Issues Index Survey

Ahead of the Budget, immigration, economy and the NHS remain Britons’ top concerns

Immigration, the economy and the NHS remain the biggest issues facing the country, according to the October 2024 Ipsos Issues Index, with concern about immigration and the economy rising further since last month.

29.10.24