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Support for monarchy at record low, survey reveals

This is the lowest level of support recorded since the National Centre for Social Research began tracking public opinion 42 years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

The proportion of people in England with poor mental health has risen sharply over the past 30 years, according to England’s most robust national mental health survey. While in 1993 15% of 16- to 64-year-olds surveyed were found to have an anxiety disorder or depression, this reached 23% in 2024.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2025

Number of Brits who see US as a global threat doubles since Donald Trump came to power

President’s first few months in office have left fears about the US’ global role at an ‘all time high’ and rivalling China, Israel and North Korea

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

When did class stop predicting who people vote for in Britain? Know Your Place podcast

In the first episode of Know Your Place: what happened to class in British politics, a new podcast series from The Conversation Documentaries, we explore when the relationship between class and voting broke down and why.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024

Know your place: what happened to class in British politics – a new podcast series from The Conversation Documentaries

Even in the 21st century, social class is a part of being British. We talk of living in a post-class era but, in reality, our backgrounds affect our life chances and even just the way we interact with each other. We have a sense of our own class and make…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Betting scandal is a threat to more than just the Tories

Public confidence in our political system has reached record lows. As many as 58 per cent say they “almost never” trust “politicians of any party in Britain to tell the truth when they are in a tight corner”, up 19 points from 2020, according to the National Centre for Social…

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2024