Catalyse Pulse · US and UK
This week's polls
Every question from our latest polls of adults in the US and the UK, asked on 15 October 2026. Open any card for the full results and every breakdown.
Catalyse PulseUS
15 October 2026
13questions, asked of US adults
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Catalyse PulseUK
15 October 2026
16questions, asked of UK adults
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63%say it hurts their budgetUSMoney37%pick VolkswagenUKMoney50%pick ToyotaUSMoney53%are worriedUKMoney49%say WalmartUSMoney29%haven't cut back at allUKMoney26%cut back on eating out or takeoutUSMoney45%expect it to get betterUKMoney50%expect it to get betterUSMoney19%trust SantanderUKMoney40%say McDonald'sUSFood31%say TescoUKMoney29%want Reese's Peanut Butter CupsUSFood28%would choose Costa CoffeeUKFood39%say it would make no differenceUSFood55%trust WarburtonsUKFood40%of workers are worriedUSTech & AI19%used Microsoft CopilotUKTech & AI40%trust ChatGPT (OpenAI) mostUSTech & AI59%support a banUKTech & AI39%would keep NetflixUSEntertainment26%would cancel Netflix firstUKEntertainment31%are taking one nowUSHealth13%are taking one nowUKHealth52%have a favorable view of TrumpUSPolitics45%have a favourable view of TrumpUKPolitics42%pick lowering energy billsUKPolitics34%support it, 35% opposeUKPolitics41%would rejoin the EUUKPoliticsSee all 29 questions below
This week
Every question, topic by topic
US polls on the left, UK polls on the right.US polls first, then UK polls.
Money
Prices, bills, savings and big purchasesUSWhat America thinks5 questions
How much are gas prices affecting your household budget right now?A great deal37%A moderate amount25%A little22%See results →If you were buying a car in the next two years, which of these brands would you consider?Toyota50%Chevrolet7%Ford7%See results →Which ONE of these stores do you think has the lowest grocery prices overall?Walmart49%Aldi18%Dollar General9%See results →In the past month, have you cut back on any of these because of prices?Eating out or takeout26%Groceries (buying less or cheaper brands)26%Entertainment (movies, concerts, events)9%See results →Over the next 12 months, do you expect your household's financial situation to get better, stay about the same, or get worse?Get a lot better24%Get a little better26%Stay about the same24%See results →
UKWhat Britain thinks6 questions
If you were buying a car in the next two years, which of these brands would you consider?Volkswagen37%Toyota14%BMW9%See results →How worried, if at all, are you about paying your energy bills this winter?Very worried20%Fairly worried33%Not very worried22%See results →In the past month, which of these, if any, have you cut back on to save money?The weekly food shop14%Eating out or takeaways13%Nights out or socialising8%See results →Over the next 12 months, do you expect your household's financial situation to get better, stay about the same, or get worse?Get a lot better20%Get a little better25%Stay about the same28%See results →Which of these banks, if any, would you trust to look after your savings?Santander19%Nationwide14%Starling Bank14%See results →Which ONE of these supermarkets do you think offers the best value for money?Tesco31%Aldi26%Sainsbury's11%See results →
Food
What people eat, buy and rateUSWhat America thinks3 questions
Which ONE of these restaurant chains gives the best value for money right now?McDonald's40%Burger King15%Taco Bell11%See results →Which ONE of these candies would you most like to get in a Halloween treat bag?Reese's Peanut Butter Cups29%Kit Kat19%M&M's15%See results →News reports say Starbucks has looked into buying Chipotle. If that happened, would you be more or less likely to eat at Chipotle?Much more likely30%Somewhat more likely16%It would make no difference39%See results →
UKWhat Britain thinks2 questions
Tech & AI
The apps and AI assistants people use and trustUSWhat America thinks2 questions
How worried, if at all, are you that artificial intelligence (AI) will put your job at risk in the next five years?Very worried19%Fairly worried21%Not at all worried32%See results →Which ONE of these AI assistants do you trust most to give accurate answers?ChatGPT (OpenAI)40%Gemini (Google)28%Copilot (Microsoft)8%See results →
UKWhat Britain thinks2 questions
Which of these AI assistants, if any, have you used in the past month?Microsoft Copilot19%Google Gemini16%Meta AI (in WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook)15%See results →Would you support or oppose a law banning children under 16 from using social media in the UK?Strongly support32%Somewhat support27%Neither support nor oppose18%See results →
Entertainment
Streaming, TV and what people watchUSWhat America thinks1 question
Health
Health habits and medicinesUSWhat America thinks1 question
Politics
Leaders, elections and policyUSWhat America thinks1 question
UKWhat Britain thinks4 questions
Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of Donald Trump?Very favourable18%Somewhat favourable27%Very unfavourable35%See results →Which ONE of these should be the Chancellor's top priority in the Budget on 28 October?Lowering energy bills42%More money for the NHS11%More money for defence9%See results →Do you support or oppose the US using British military bases to carry out strikes on Iran?Strongly support17%Somewhat support17%Neither support nor oppose28%See results →Which of these comes closest to your view on Britain's future relationship with the European Union?Rejoin the EU as a full member41%Keep the current relationship18%Stay outside the EU but join its single market18%See results →
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