Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: August 2026

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1. 43% of British adults facing a higher cost of living are shopping around more; 59% are spending less on non-essentials

   Office for National StatisticsUnited KingdomSep 2026n=3,560

2. 59% of British adults facing a higher cost of living are spending less on non-essentials; 38% are cutting food and essentials

   Office for National StatisticsUnited KingdomSep 2026n=3,560

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About this report

Publisher

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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Published

18 Sep 2026

Type

Official statistics

Sample

n=3,560

Countries

• United Kingdom

Regions

• EMEA

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