Society


Ethnicity Survey

Racism and social media

An Ipsos survey looks at attitudes towards racism in society and on social media.
Society Publication

The future of public services

Public services matter. Many tell us that the parties' policies on these issues are very important in helping them decide how to vote. However, Britons are feeling pessimistic about the future and the government's ability to improve public services. As parties draft their manifestos ahead of the much-speculated next general election, they will need to balance the current restraints of the public purse with an urgent need to start planning for these inevitable challenges that face the public sector.
Society Publication

Ipsos Update – November 2023

Mental Health, Trust, ESG… Ipsos Update explores the latest and greatest research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.
Society Survey

Eight in ten say it is important to mark Remembrance Day but one in four Gen Z say it’s not very important

Baby Boomers are much more likely to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day this Sunday than younger generations according to a new Ipsos poll.

First Life in the UK Index identifies wellbeing gap between young and old

A new landmark Life in the UK Index study from Carnegie UK and Ipsos finds democratic wellbeing is in crisis.

Debating Responsible AI: The UK Expert View

New research from Ipsos delves into the pressing issue of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) with insights from 10 distinguished UK experts.
Sports Survey

English Rugby: Contrasting perceptions of the men's and women's games

A recent survey by Ipsos Observer shows the public's perceptions of English rugby very greatly between the men's and women's games.

Past publications

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Friends, Romans, Britons – Rome is still among us!

An Ipsos survey on the TikTok trend that's become a surprising litmus test for couples' relationships - how often do you think about the Roman Empire?