UK
back Back
Services
back Back
Insights
back Back
About us

Britain
Barometer

The Britain Barometer is our regular polling of public opinion in Britain. We cover a range of topics including political views and voting intentions, the economy, government policies and emerging issues important to the British public.

Britain_Barometer 1

Explore all our Britain Barometer publications and data tables

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
2023

Britain Barometer
07 September 2023

While Britons continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, there are some signs of improvement.

2023

Britain Barometer
25 May 2023

Three quarters of Britons think it is important we have a closer trading relationship with the EU.

2023

Britain Barometer
23 February 2023

Almost six in ten Britons think the country is heading in the wrong direction.

2022

Britain Barometer
15 December 2022

Over two thirds of Britons are concerned that they will not be able to afford to keep their homes warm this winter.

2022

Britain Barometer
24 November 2022

Britons remain pessimistic about the state of the economy.

2022

Britain Barometer
29 September 2022

Nearly half of Britons think the government support for household energy bills does not go far enough.

2022

Britain Barometer
25 August 2022

Seven in ten Britons think the government should take action now to tackle the rising cost of living.

2022

Britain Barometer
04 August 2022

Half of Britons are unsure who they would prefer to be the new leader of the Conservative party.

2022

Britain Barometer
21 July 2022

Nearly half of Britons think there should be a general election following the announcement of a new Conservative leader.

2022

Britain Barometer
23 June 2022

On the sixth anniversary of the EU referendum Britons remain deeply divided over Brexit.

2022

Britain Barometer
26 May 2022

54% think the government should remove VAT from energy bills.

2022

Britain Barometer
14 April 2022

Eight in ten Britons think the UK government has handled the rising cost of living poorly.

2022

Britain Barometer
24 March 2022

Seven in ten Britons support sanctions against Russia.

2022

Britain Barometer
24 February 2022

Nearly half of Britons think reducing the cost of living should be a priority for the UK government.

2022

Britain Barometer
27 January 2022

Half of Britons report that their household income has fallen behind the cost of living in the last few months.

2021

Britain Barometer
16 December 2021

A large majority of Britons support the new Covid restrictions but do not trust public officials to follow them.

2021

Britain Barometer
25 November 2021

Most Britons think MPs make decisions based on their own interests.

2021

Britain Barometer
21 October 2021

Two in five Britons report that their household income has fallen behind the cost of living.

2021

Britain Barometer
30 September 2021

Half of Britons are concerned about keeping their home warm over winter.

2021

Britain Barometer
26 August 2021

Britons divided on urgency of tackling climate change post-COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Britain Barometer
15 July 2021

Two-thirds in Britain think we should keep some restrictions after July 19.

2021

Britain Barometer
10 June 2021

Two-thirds in Britain support vaccine passport for international travel.

2021

Britain Barometer
28 April 2021

Six in ten Britons say personal income not impacted by COVID-19.

2021

Britain Barometer
01 April 2021

The generational divide: vaccine passports in Britain.

2021

Britain Barometer
18 March 2021

Women much more likely to say they were responsible for childcare during lockdown in Britain.

2021

Britain Barometer
25 February 2021

Majority of Britons support vaccine passports for travel.

2021

Britain Barometer
28 January 2021

Britons back vaccine drive as economic symptoms worsen.

2020

Britain Barometer
16 December 2020

How does Britain feel about the Christmas COVID-19 regulations?

2020

Britain Barometer
11 November 2020

Concern over the economic outlook, uncertainty over the Brexit transition, and a shift in attitudes towards coronavirus.

2020

Britain Barometer
13 September 2020

What do people in the UK think of the new restrictions?

2020

Britain Barometer
15 July 2020

Eight in ten Brits in favour of local lockdowns to tackle coronavirus.

2020

Britain Barometer
17 June 2020

Continued drop in public approval of government in Britain.

2020

Britain Barometer
13 May 2020

Public concern for economy remains at highest level since 2011.

2020

Britain Barometer
22 April 2020

One in three Britons say their household is likely to need financial support in next three months.

2020

Britain Barometer
11 March 2020

Four in ten Britons want the UK to land a UK-EU trade deal after transition period.

Our latest thinking

Subscribe to receive regular updates on our latest thinking and research across the public policy agenda.

Our expert teams around the world regularly produce research and insights relating to public policy issues. 

You can unsubscribe at any time.