Issues Index

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Issues Index Survey

Immigration seen as the biggest issue facing Britain, as public concern rises

The May 2026 Ipsos Issues Index reveals an increase in public concern about immigration, returning to levels seen earlier in the year.
Ipsos Issues Index: February 2023
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.
Ipsos Issues Index: January 2023
Issues Index Survey

The NHS overtakes the economy and inflation as the most mentioned issue facing Britain

Ipsos Issues Index - January 2023
Issues Index Survey

Issues Index December 2022

Inflation and the economy continue to be Britons’ biggest worries while concern for the NHS rises
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Ipsos Issues Index: November 2022
Issues Index Survey

The economy and inflation tied as the biggest issues for Britain, while concern about immigration also increases

The November 2022 Ipsos Issues Index shows Britons’ concerns continue to be primarily economic, although the level of worry about immigration has doubled since October.
Ipsos Issues Index October 2022 front cover
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: October 2022

Concern about the UK economy overtakes worries about inflation
Ipsos Issues Index September 2022 report front cover
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: September 2022

Concern about the economy increases to early pandemic levels
Issues Index: 2018 onwards
Politics Survey

Issues Index: 2018 onwards

Q What would you say is the most important issue facing Britain today? Q What do you see as other important issues facing Britain today? (Unprompted - combined answers)
Ipsos Issues Index: 2007 - 2017
Politics Survey

Issues Index: 2007 - 2017

Q What would you say is the most important issue facing Britain today?
Q What do you see as other important issues facing Britain today?
(Unprompted - combined answers)
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