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Survey Reveals Stagnation Amidst Labour's First Year in Power

10/28/2025

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Carnegie UK's Life in the UK survey of 7,000 participants finds the average Briton saw no meaningful life improvement in Labour's first year in power.
The survey notes stagnating wellbeing and ongoing economic struggles, with only 26% satisfied with job availability.
Significant inequalities persist, particularly affecting poorer households.
Trust in the UK Government has risen to 54% expressing medium or high trust, up from 2024.

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Story summary

Carnegie UK's Life in the UK survey of 7,000 participants finds the average Briton saw no meaningful life improvement in Labour's first year in power.
The survey notes stagnating wellbeing and ongoing economic struggles, with only 26% satisfied with job availability.
Significant inequalities persist, particularly affecting poorer households.
Trust in the UK Government has risen to 54% expressing medium or high trust, up from 2024.