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.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, carried out 8-12 May 2026, following King Charles III’s state visit to the US, explores British public attitudes to the visit, and compares British and American perceptions of its impact on UK/US relations.
The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, conducted between 8-12 May 2026 among 2,191 British adults in conjunction with ITV/Peston, reveals a challenging landscape for the current government, with low favourability for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a significant shift in public expectations regarding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
