This briefing summarises findings on the public’s priorities and outlooks from CaSE’s Public Attitudes to R&D 2025 study, which comprised a nationally representative survey of 8,000 UK adults, eight focus groups and 20+ follow-up interviews. Full results can be found on CaSE’s Public Opinion Research pages.
Key points include:
- The top three priorities are the NHS, the cost of living and the economy
- There is an overall sense of pessimism among the public
- Local outlooks vary markedly, but tend to be more positive
