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Do Britons think ‘DEI’ initiatives have gone too far in the UK?
While most Britons think efforts to help disabled people gain fair and equal access to work have not gone far enough, there is more division when it comes to ethnic minorities and LGBT people
about 8 hours agoArticle
How do Britons – and its Catholics – see the Catholic Church?
87% of British Catholics say Pope Francis did a good job, while being more likely to see the church as too conservative than too liberal
7 days agoArticle
Littering, loudspeakers and Lime bikes: what public nuisances bother Britons most?
The generations are most split on swearing and slow walking
11 days agoArticle
How do Britons feel about swearing?
57% of Britons say they swear at least most days, and young Britons are now more likely to have a positive than negative view of swearing
14 days agoArticle
One in eight Britons say it is ok to carpet a bathroom
In which rooms do Britons endorse fabric flooring, and what do they themselves have?
17 days agoArticle
Is Charli XCX right to say we’re in the era of ‘free the nipple’?
Women, and older women in particular, disapprove of visible female nipples
24 days agoArticle
How do Britons think couples should choose their married name?
Women taking their spouse’s surnames remains the most popular option for choosing married names, but alternatives are most popular among younger women
25 days agoArticle
What superpower would Britons pick?
Would you want to fly like an eagle, have the strength of twenty men, or run faster than the speed of sound? We asked the public to tell us the superpower they would want
28 days agoArticle
Zed or Zee? How pervasive are Americanisms in Britons' use of English?
Younger Britons are the most likely to use Americanisms
about 1 month agoArticle
What do Britons think about zoos?
Public mostly see zoos as playing a positive role in animal welfare and conservation, but 51% would like to phase out the keeping of large animals in captivity
about 1 month agoArticle
What do Britons call their grandparents?
There is more variation for Britain’s grans than its grandads
about 1 month agoArticle
Is masculinity inherently a bad thing?
Young women are the most likely to say so – but the majority see it as neither good nor bad
about 1 month agoArticle
Britons most likely to pick 7 as "random" number
People are not as collectively random as you might think
about 2 months agoArticle
Bears, bison, and beavers: which animals would Britons see reintroduced to the UK?
YouGov revisits the idea of releasing animals that had once gone extinct in the UK back into the wilderness - finding that most are broadly supportive (but balk at the idea of bringing back bears and wolves).
about 2 months agoArticle
Why do some Britons not want children?
The expense of having children is the most common main reason for preferring to stay childless
2 months agoArticle
Are you a feminist? It depends how you ask
While just 35% of Britons identify as a feminist, 83% believe men and women should be equal in every way
2 months agoArticle
In what areas do Britons think more needs to be done on gender equality?
Britons are most likely to think progress still needs to be made when it comes to women’s health
2 months agoArticle
How many Britons know Roman numerals?
Fewer than half of those who rated their Roman numerals knowledge as “very good” got all our questions right when put to the test
2 months agoArticle
What does Gen Z think about Britain?
Just 41% of Gen Z Britons say they are proud to be British, half the level among young people 20 years ago
3 months agoArticle
What do Gen Z Britons think about social media?
Gen Z Britons tend to feel that social media has done more harm than good, with 84% in favour of banning under 13s from using it
3 months ago