Politics

As the Trade Union Congress gets under way, Chris Phillips examines the widening gulf between private and public sector worker views of the economy.

Charging for services is an option open to councils in a number of ways - this research aimed to gain an understanding of the current trends in local government in terms of charging, as well as future plans. The survey sought to consider specific services, and examine the motivations for charging for these, as well as the barriers to doing so.

Roger Mortimore, head of political research at Ipsos, looks at what might have been if Tony Blair was still prime minister at the time of the 2010 General Election.

The public lacks confidence in the ability of local public service organisations to deliver services in today's climate of austerity, but are sympathetic to the challenges, according to recent research conducted by Ipsos for Zurich Municipal.

Survey of Scotland's 32 local authority Chief Executives and Finance Directors

Dr Roger Mortimore, head of political research at Ipsos, explains that the Alternative Vote system would not mean the end of tactical voting.

Ipsos was commissioned by Parenting Across Scotland to undertake a national survey of parents. The survey explored parents' experiences and views of a range of parenting issues, such as childcare and family spending.

Scottish people are deeply concerned about economic prospects for Scotland and the UK, according to Ipsos's latest Scottish Public Opinion Monitor.

Ipsos's Scottish Public Opinion Monitor for August shows that the economy is still seen as the most important issue facing people in Scotland.