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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

Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index July 2019: Brexit, the NHS and crime are Britons’ three biggest issues

The July 2019 Ipsos Issues Index confirms that Brexit remains the biggest issue facing Britain for a majority of the public.

04.08.19

Issues Index Survey

Brexit continues as Britain’s biggest concern and worry over pollution and the environment remains high

The Ipsos Issues Index for June 2019 shows that Brexit continues to be a big issue for two thirds of Britons, while concern about pollution and the environment remains elevated

01.07.19

Issues Index Survey

Issues Index May 2019: Brexit remains the pre-eminent public concern, with a rise in worry about the environment

The May 2019 Ipsos Issues Index shows Brexit continuing to dominate public concerns, while worry about the environment and pollution rises to highest score since 1990.

31.05.19

Issues Index Survey

Issues Index April 2019: Public concern over Brexit reaches record high

With the nature and timing of Britain’s exit from the European Union remaining uncertain, the April Ipsos Issues Index shows public concern about Brexit again reaching the highest level of concern recorded about European issues since the Index began in September 1974. By contrast, worry about immigration has fallen to a two-decade low.

16.05.19

Issues Index Survey

Concern about crime and immigration increase, while worry about Brexit remains high

The March 2019 Issues Index shows that public concern about Brexit remains at historically high levels while public concern about crime has risen substantially since February.

29.03.19

Issues Index Survey

Public concern about Brexit rises further still, hitting a new record level

February's Issues Index shows a further rise in concern about Brexit even before the 12 March meaningful vote, with 71% of Britons naming the country’s departure from the European Union as a big issue facing the country.

07.03.19

Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index January 2019: Worry about Brexit and EU has fallen however remains Britain’s number one worry

The January 2019 Ipsos Issues Index confirms that Brexit remains the biggest issue facing Britain for a majority of the public.

04.02.19

Issues Index Survey

Ipsos North Issues Index: 2018 in review

Those in the North of England say Brexit is the most concerning issue facing Britain.

24.01.19

Brexit Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: 2018 in review

Our analysis of 2018 Issues Index data shows concern about Brexit rising further to become the clear biggest issue for Britain, and a sizeable increase in public worry about crime since 2017

24.01.19

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