Cost of living most important issue right now: ONS survey

According to the latest monthly survey from the Office of National Statistics, the most commonly reported issues were the cost of living (85%), the NHS (81%), and the economy (67%).

The ONS’s Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: July 2025 survey, also showed that younger adults (aged under 50 years) were more likely to report the cost of living as an important issue facing the UK today, while older adults (aged over 50 years) were more likely to report the NHS. Read More