The public tell us in their own words

Facebook is seen as the archetype of a social media platform, but others are more divisive

New YouGov survey takes in-depth look at attitudes towards assisted dying

What is the one news story the British public have heard most about in the last few days?

Only one in three believe that climate change is a result of human activity

While 79% of Britons believe the fox hunting ban should remain in place two decades on, wider attitudes vary on what, why and how you’re hunting

Who doesn’t like dinosaurs?

Britons say the Church has little influence on day to day life in the UK

One in five Britons have a favourable view of the new Tory leader, while Farage’s figures improve

While 48% of Britons feel that qualifications for benefits are not strict enough, few believe main recipients of welfare are receiving too much support

Changes in technology and business practices are more likely to be seen as playing a major role in the fight against climate change

Our survey looks at attitudes to the Gaza conflict in Europe, and views on the possibility of escalation

The YouGov Sports Study assessed the opinions and attitudes of the public toward doping and the appropriate length of bans for those caught using performance-enhancing substances.

In recent years there have been several cases of sports events being mired in political controversy. The YouGov Sports Study looked at what actions connected to politics should (not) be allowed at sports

The YouGov Sports Study gauged public interest in the sports included in the most recent Summer Olympics cycle and considered whether certain sports should be added or removed

The second part of the YouGov Sports Study focuses on the British public's interest in the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and their perceptions of their impact on society.

The first part of the YouGov Sports Study examines the nation’s sporting habits and current trends. While there is strong interest in sport among the British public, there is a significant difference in the levels of interest among men and women.

As part of our Big Surveys project, YouGov recently conducted an in-depth study on sports, exploring Britons' attitudes and behaviours towards sports-related topics, from participation levels to political expressions within the arena.

57% of Britons are unhappy about Trump’s victory, with 55% saying it will be bad for the UK

Three quarters of Britons say shoplifting is being handled badly by police, but do see it as acceptable in certain circumstances