| Characteristic | Too easy | About right | Don't know | Too harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | 53% | 19% | 22% | 6% |
| Apr 2020 | 54% | 17% | 22% | 6% |
| Sep 2020 | 52% | 17% | 24% | 8% |
| Mar 2021 | 51% | 20% | 23% | 7% |
| Aug 2021 | 50% | 18% | 24% | 8% |
| Feb 2022 | 49% | 19% | 24% | 7% |
| Jul 2022 | 47% | 20% | 25% | 9% |
| Jan 2023 | 52% | 16% | 24% | 8% |
| Jul 2023 | 51% | 19% | 23% | 7% |
| Jan 2024 | 45% | 20% | 27% | 9% |
| Jun 2024 | 48% | 18% | 24% | 10% |
| Dec 2024 | 48% | 20% | 24% | 8% |
| Jun 2025 | 52% | 17% | 23% | 8% |
| Dec 2025 | 50% | 20% | 23% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 51% | 18% | 24% | 7% |
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Release date
May 2026
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Region
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Survey time period
October 2019 to May 2026
Number of respondents
1,623-1,802 per wave
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
GB Adults
Method of interview
Panel survey
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