Issues Index

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.

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.

September 2024 marks 50 years of the Ipsos Issues Index

The September 2024 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the most important issue facing Britain.

The August 2024 Ipsos Issues Index shows sizeable increases in concern about immigration, crime and race relations.

Despite some significant shifts, especially a decline in concern about inflation, it is the NHS, the economy and inflation, immigration and housing that will be top of mind as the new Labour government sets out its priorities according to the July 2024 Ipsos Issues Index.

The June 2024 Ipsos Issues Index reveals a rise in public concern about the NHS, economy and immigration

The May 2024 Ipsos Issues Index shows that the NHS, with a rise in concern of 6 percentage points, has returned as the biggest issue facing Britain.

The April 2024 Ipsos Issues Index reveals little change in the top issues facing the country, despite a drop in public mentions of the NHS.