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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

Public importance of climate change and the environment doubles to become the joint-third biggest issue facing the country

The August 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals a sharp rise in concern about climate change and the environment

15.08.23

Issues Index Survey

Concern about the NHS rises while inflation remains the biggest national worry

The July 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals rising concern about the NHS

20.07.23

Issues Index Survey

Inflation and the economy remain the country’s biggest concerns

The May 2023 Ipsos Issues Index reveals that inflation and the economy continue to be Britons' biggest worries

25.05.23

Issues Index Survey

Increasing worry about the NHS but inflation remains the public’s biggest concern

While concern for the NHS rises, inflation and the economy remain Britons' biggest worries according to the April 2023 Ipsos Issues Index

26.04.23

Issues Index Survey

Immigration rises up Britons’ key concerns but economic worries still top the agenda

Economy and inflation remain the pre-eminent concerns facing the country according to the March 2023 Ipsos Issues Index survey of attitudes to issues concerning Britain.

21.03.23

Issues Index Survey

The economy and inflation return as the most mentioned important issues facing the country

40% of Britons say the economy is one of the biggest issues facing Britain while the proportion naming the NHS falls by 17 points according to the Ipsos Issues Index for February 2023.

02.03.23