The vast majority of Britons would support making sexual harassment on the street a criminal offence, with women more likely than men to support the idea (65%-52%).
Strongly support: 58%
Somewhat support: 25%
Somewhat oppose: 6%
Strongly oppose: 3%
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UK airports will reportedly scrap the 100ml liquid ban amid relaxation of security rules.
Most Britons support lifting the ban on carrying liquids in hand luggage.
Strongly support: 27%
Somewhat support: 33%
Somewhat oppose: 11%
Strongly oppose: 6%
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One in ten Britons aged 18 to 24 (10%) say they haven’t yet bought a single Christmas present they intend to.
A quarter of that age group (26%) have bought all their gifts, compared to 45% of the over-65s.
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The average Briton plans to spend hundreds of pounds on celebrating Christmas this year, with the cost of socialising, gifts, new clothes and more coming in at over £600.
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Despite the rising cost of living and a financial struggle for many families, around 7 in 10 Britons (68%) say cancelling Christmas is not an option.
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Around a fifth of Britons (22%) expect their debts to increase over Christmas, rising to 61% of those already over-indebted.
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Nearly 4 in 10 Britons say the cost of Christmas makes it too stressful and 25% say they worry too much about spending to enjoy the occasion
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The percentage of Britons who say they are unable to have the Christmas they want because they can't afford it has doubled in a year.
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What Britons plan to do with their real Christmas trees after the festive season
Use a council's special collection service: 33%
Take it to a recycling centre: 25%
Re-plant it: 16%
Shred it and use on the garden: 11%
Burn it: 5%
Throw it away: 3%
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More than half of Britons (54%) think that having an artificial tree is more environmentally friendly than having a real tree each year
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Just 15% of Britons who celebrate Christmas will buy a real tree this year
Six in ten (60%) say they will use an artificial tree they already own, while 7% plan to buy an artificial tree this year
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Which of the following do you think would make the best Prime Minister? (14-15 Dec)
Keir Starmer: 32% (+3 from 6-7 Dec)
Rishi Sunak: 24% (=)
Not sure: 40% (-3)
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Latest Westminster voting intention (14-15 Dec)
Con: 23% (-1 from 6-7 Dec)
Lab: 48% (=)
Lib Dem: 8% (-1)
Reform UK: 9% (+1)
Green: 5% (-1)
SNP: 5% (+1)
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To what extent, if any, do you believe postal strikes have disrupted your Christmas shopping?
A great deal: 14%
A fair amount: 24%
Not very much: 32%
Not at all: 19%
N/A – I don't intend to buy any Christmas presents this year: 6%
Don’t know: 5%
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Gareth Southgate is yet to decide on his future following the England men's football team's exit from the 2022 World Cup, but more than half of Britons want him to stay
53% say he should remain in the job
11% say he should resign
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Tens of thousands of nurses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are on the first of two day-long strikes over pay
Based on what you have seen or heard, do you support or oppose nurses going on strike over pay?
Support: 64%
Oppose: 28%
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Men are far less likely to have started buying Christmas presents than women, while nearly three in ten Britons say they have bought all the gifts they intend to buy.
Bought all of them: 28%
Most of them: 35%
Some of them: 18%
None of them: 8%
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What do Britons believe the correct lyrics are to ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas?’
Good tidings we bring, to you and your king: 39%
Good tidings we bring, to you and your kin: 53%
(Those bringing good tidings to ‘kin’ are correct)
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Nearly half of Britons are confident they could perform CPR if needed – but a similar proportion say they’re not very (or not at all) confident they could
Very confident: 14%
Somewhat confident: 33%
Not very confident: 29%
Not at all confident: 21%
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New Zealand has passed legislation meaning anyone born after 2008 will never be able to buy cigarettes
Most Britons (57%) would support a similar ban in the UK:
Strongly support: 34%
Somewhat support: 23%
Somewhat oppose: 16%
Strongly oppose: 12%
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Despite the recent cold weather, 63% of Britons are cutting their energy use.
Here are the top things people are doing:
Wearing more layers / using blankets 52%
Reducing thermostat temperature 42%
Reducing time heating is on 42%
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A Government campaign to cut energy use will be launched across the UK this weekend.
Earlier this year, six in ten Britons (60%) said they would support the Government running energy saving campaigns - a quarter (25%) said they'd oppose the move. yougov.co.uk/topics/politic
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Men would be happier than women to receive underpants (69% of men who celebrate to 56% of women) and hankies (38%-30%) at Christmas - but far less pleased to receive scented candles (48%-78%). yougov.co.uk/topics/society
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Britons of all ages (who celebrate Christmas) would be most happy with a jumper as a gift, but young people are happier to receive underpants than their elders (72% of 18 to 24-year-olds and 49% of over-65s would be happy with a multi-pack of pants). yougov.co.uk/topics/society
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Most Britons who celebrate Christmas would be happy to see traditionally dubious gifts like socks, underwear and deodorant under the tree.
At the top of YouGov’s gift list are jumpers (88% would be happy to be gifted one), slippers (81%) and socks (79%).
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Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet?
All of them: 42%
Some of them: 20%
None of them: 20%
N/A I don't put up decorations: 16%
Don't know: 2%
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Animal rights group PETA want the bearskin hats worn by guards outside Buckingham Palace replaced with faux fur
58% of Britons say they support the idea, and 16% are in opposition
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How have Britons’ views of Prince Harry & Meghan changed since the release of their Netflix series?
Now have a more positive view: 4%
Now have a more negative view: 14%
No change, still have a positive view: 11%
No change, still have a negative view: 34%
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PM Rishi Sunak today unveiled plans to tackle illegal immigration.
YouGov asked Britons which political party would be best at handling asylum and immigration. Latest results (10-12 Dec):
Conservative: 19% (+2 from 14 Nov)
Labour: 23% (=)
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More than eight in ten Britons (81%) have begun their Christmas shopping but men are three times as likely as women not to have started – 12% haven’t bought a single gift, compared to 4% of women.
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Londoners are the least prepared for the snowy weather and Scots most well-prepared.
How prepared do you feel you are to deal with snowy weather?
Very well-prepared: 11%
Somewhat well-prepared: 52%
Somewhat underprepared: 24%
Very underprepared: 7%
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Most Britons think Gareth Southgate did a good job as England’s coach during the FIFA World Cup.
Very good job: 27%
Somewhat good job: 32%
Somewhat bad job: 6%
Very bad job: 3%
Don’t know: 32%
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As part of a new scheme, households will be given money back for using domestic appliances outside the peak period of 4pm to 7pm
But 25% of Britons believe running a washing machine in the early evening is unacceptable if it can be heard from other homes
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After Prince Andrew, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain the most unpopular royals among Britons
William:77% positive view
Catherine: 72%
Anne: 72%
Charles: 63%
Edward: 55%
Camilla: 50%
Harry: 33%
Meghan: 25%
Andrew: 7%
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity slumped among Britons ahead of the launch of their Netflix series
Latest royal net favourability ratings (7-8 Dec):
Harry: -26 (-13)
Meghan: -39 (-7)
Changes from 9-10 Nov
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How many of the Christmas presents you intend to give people this year have you bought so far?
All of them: 23%
Most of them: 33%
Some of them: 21%
None of them: 11%
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Around four in ten Britons (41%) say they would be unlikely to talk to a friend or loved one about their problems if they were feeling significantly low in mood
However, half (51%) say they are likely to speak to friends or loved ones when feeling down
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Postal workers at the Royal Mail have begun a wave of pre-Christmas strikes
45% of Britons say they support the strikes, and 45% are in opposition
Strongly support: 20%
Somewhat support: 25%
Somewhat oppose: 21%
Strongly oppose: 24%
Don’t know: 10%
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At least half of Britons think it is fair for parents to use their connections to get their children temporary jobs (58%)
In contrast, just 38% think parents arranging a permanent job for their child is reasonable, whilst 28% deem this unfair
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Three in ten parents (31%) say they have previously arranged some type of work-related opportunity for their offspring
One in five (19%) have organised work experience and 12% have procured a temporary job for their children
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