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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

Politics Survey

Can We Have Trust And Diversity?

Immigration/asylum is now the third most important issue facing Britain today, ahead of defence, crime/law and order and the economy. Only the NHS and education are seen as more pressing.

19.01.04

Politics Survey

State of Britain Survey 2003

France is considered Britain's least reliable ally by more than half of British people, according to the 'State of Britain Survey 2003' — published today by the MORI Social Research Institute on behalf of the Financial Times.

28.04.03

Politics Survey

What's Worrying Britain? A Scottish Perspective

What's Worrying Britain - Five Years On - GB press release
The Scottish public ranks the health service, unemployment and law and order issues as its greatest concerns, in line with the rest of Great Britain1, according to a new MORI poll commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in 13 European countries.

21.06.01

Politics Survey