Politics

Though the public are starting to be more optimistic about the economy, it is still an issue of great concern at this moment in time.

The latest Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index finds British consumers feeling a little better about the state of the economy than they did 12 months ago.

The roll-out of the benefit cap and other welfare reforms is controversial. But the government is gambling on the fact that the changes are undoubtedly popular with the public, writes Ben Marshall in Public Finance. 

Tabloid scaremongering has given British citizens a grossly inaccurate picture of statistics. Here's how to change that, writes Ben Page in the Guardian.

A new Ipsos poll shows that most Britons believe trade unions are essential to protect workers' interests, although many have concerns about their links to the Labour Party.

More people now expect the economy to improve in the next year than think it will get worse according to the new Ipsos Political Monitor.

Following the merger of Scotland's police forces, a majority of the Scottish public think that it will make no difference to the way their local area is policed.

Four in ten (37%) employees in 24 countries indicate it is `very important' for their own employers to be `responsible to society and the environment'.

As the NHS turns 65, we reflect on public opinion and attitudes to the NHS and the service it provides.