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Telegraph
6 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Talking freely about Islam ‘feared more than any other religion'
People are more fearful of speaking freely about Islam than any other religion, a survey has found. Almost twice as many adults feel they have to hold back on expressing their views about the faith as they do for Christianity, according to research by the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE), which advises the Government. The study, to be published on Thursday, also found that Islam was the only religion which more people felt was protected 'too much' rather than 'too little'. A quarter of those who held back on speaking out on religious topics said they did so because of fears about their safety. Some 46 per cent said they had done so to avoid causing offence or starting an argument. The study, based on interviews with 2,500 people, was conducted by Ipsos UK for the CCE.
Khaleej Times
09-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UK's Starmer gets poll boost as he steps up Ukraine diplomacy
The number of Britons who think Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doing a good job has risen as he steps up his role in diplomacy over the war in Ukraine, an opinion poll showed. Starmer met US President Donald Trump in Washington on February 27 and hosted talks involving Ukraine's president and European leaders on March 2. He has played up his role as a go-between while also trying to protect Britain from US tariffs. An Ipsos UK poll for The Times newspaper showed 30 per cent of Britons now think Starmer is doing a good job as prime minister, up from 23 per cent last month, although 45 per cent said he is doing a bad job. Ipsos carried out its polling online from March 4 to 5. Starmer met Trump in Washington one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in the Oval Office with the US president, who has upended U.S. policy on Ukraine. European leaders agreed at their talks in London last Sunday to draw up a peace plan to present to Washington, and European Union leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence. The Ipsos poll showed 44 per cent of Britons think government spending on defence should be increased, even if this means extra government borrowing, higher taxes or less money to spend on other public services - a rise from 42 per cent in February. Ipsos interviewed 981 adults aged 18-75 across Britain.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UK's Starmer gets poll boost as he steps up Ukraine diplomacy
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of Britons who think Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doing a good job has risen as he steps up his role in diplomacy over the war in Ukraine, an opinion poll showed. Starmer met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on February 27 and hosted talks involving Ukraine's president and European leaders on March 2. He has played up his role as a go-between while also trying to protect Britain from U.S. tariffs. An Ipsos UK poll for The Times newspaper showed 30% of Britons now think Starmer is doing a good job as prime minister, up from 23% last month, although 45% said he is doing a bad job. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Ipsos carried out its polling online from March 4 to 5. Starmer met Trump in Washington one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed in the Oval Office with the U.S. president, who has upended U.S. policy on Ukraine. European leaders agreed at their talks in London last Sunday to draw up a peace plan to present to Washington, and European Union leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence. The Ipsos poll showed 44% of Britons think government spending on defence should be increased, even if this means extra government borrowing, higher taxes or less money to spend on other public services - a rise from 42% in February. Ipsos interviewed 981 adults aged 18-75 across Britain.
Reuters
08-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
UK's Starmer gets poll boost as he steps up Ukraine diplomacy
LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) - The number of Britons who think Prime Minister Keir Starmer is doing a good job has risen as he steps up his role in diplomacy over the war in Ukraine, an opinion poll showed. Starmer met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on February 27 and hosted talks involving Ukraine's president and European leaders on March 2. He has played up his role as a go-between while also trying to protect Britain from U.S. tariffs. An Ipsos UK poll for The Times newspaper showed 30% of Britons now think Starmer is doing a good job as prime minister, up from 23% last month, although 45% said he is doing a bad job. Ipsos carried out its polling online from March 4 to 5. Starmer met Trump in Washington one day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed in the Oval Office with the U.S. president, who has upended U.S. policy on Ukraine. European leaders agreed at their talks in London last Sunday to draw up a peace plan to present to Washington, and European Union leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence. The Ipsos poll showed 44% of Britons think government spending on defence should be increased, even if this means extra government borrowing, higher taxes or less money to spend on other public services - a rise from 42% in February. Ipsos interviewed 981 adults aged 18-75 across Britain.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Four in 10 Britons think women's equality now discriminates against men
Four in 10 adults in Great Britain think efforts to promote women's equality have gone so far that men are being discriminated against, according to polling. Findings from a major global survey ahead of International Women's Day suggested just over half of men (51%) felt this way, compared with a third of women (33%). Research, by Ipsos UK and the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London (KCL), involved surveys conducted across 30 countries including Spain, Australia, Ireland and Japan. Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson, who is also Education Secretary, is set to discuss the survey findings on Wednesday at an event with former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard. A greater proportion of adults in Great Britain (42%) agreed with the statement, 'We have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men', than countries including Canada (40%), the US (39%) and Germany (33%). Ireland had the same percentage (42%) in agreement with the statement, although more men (56%) felt this way, with 29% of women agreeing. Taking all countries together, young men were more likely than older age groups to feel women's equality discriminates against men. Some 57% of Gen Z adults – aged 18 to 29 – felt this way compared with 44% of so-called Baby Boomers (aged 60-80). Among women, Millennials – aged 30-45 – were most likely to feel this way (39%), with Baby Boomers least likely to (29%). While the research also suggested around half (51%) of people perceived there to be tension between men and women in their country, younger people were more likely to feel this was the case. According to the polling, Gen Z were more likely to say this (59%) than Baby Boomers (40%). Kelly Beaver, Ipsos chief executive, said the ''battle of the sexes' has emerged as a salient force within Gen Z'. She added: 'Despite a majority of our 30-country sample saying that gender equality is important to them personally, we continue to see divergent attitudes toward gender equality more broadly, particularly among this younger cohort.' The data 'underscores the urgent need for nuanced conversations and inclusive solutions that address the concerns of all genders', she said, 'particularly when considered against the backdrop of recent elections in the US and Germany, where young men were significantly more likely than young women to back right-wing political parties'. Professor Heejung Chung, one of the KCL researchers, said 'significant divisions remain in how people perceive gender equality in many societies, including Britain'. She said the divide 'is often fuelled by politicians and media who capitalise on a zero-sum-game narrative – framing the advancement of women as the cause of broader societal grievances, such as the decline of well-paid, secure jobs'. She added: 'It is essential to promote a growth mindset, reinforcing the idea that gender equality can benefit everyone. We remain committed to demonstrating how advancing gender equality improves the lives of both men and women, strengthens society, and drives business success.'
