Trends - Economy
Explore Ipsos trends on the state of the British economy. This section presents our Economic Optimism Index, as well as overall perceptions of the economy and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Ipsos in the UK's long term trends on perceptions of the British economy, as well as the performance of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Our Economic Optimism Index has run regularly since 1978, providing 47 years of data about Britons’ economic confidence.
Ipsos Economic Optimism Index: 2007 - Present
Economic Optimism Index: 1978 - Present
Overall perceptions of the current state of the British economy.
Perceptions of current Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as well as historical comparisons with her predecessors.
