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Britons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security.

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows:

The proportion of adults reporting climate change and the environment as an important issue (62%) has increased since June 2026 (53%). This is currently the highest it has been since late 2024.

The proportion of adults reporting employment as an important issue has been increasing over time. Between 5 to 30 August 2026, just over half (54%) of adults reported employment as an important issue. This was higher when compared with similar periods in 2025 and 2024.