Examine what Britons think family members owe one another, from caring for ageing parents to financial support, housing, childcare and maintaining difficult relationships

Explore British views on marriage, parenting, separation, single-parent households and the ideal living arrangements for adult children and wider families

Find out how many British pet owners consider their pets to be full members of the family, and how attitudes differ between dog owners, men and women

See how Britons get on with their partner’s family, how much in-law approval matters, and whether people should side with a spouse or relatives in disputes

Discover how Britons compare the importance of family and friendships, including whether parents, children and relatives can also be considered friends

Explore how close Britons feel to their families, how often they keep in touch, and which relatives they feel closest to – or have strained relationships with.

In the latest edition of YouGov’s Big Survey series, conducted among 1,939 Britons on 2-3 June 2026, we take an in-depth look at experience of, and attitudes to, family in Britain today.

A new YouGov poll finds that 59% of Britons – and 80% of those who have watched a great deal or fair amount of the 2026 World Cup – say FIFA was wrong to suspend the US striker’s ban

Public are divided on whether the press treat Reform leader fairly, but most think he has been dishonest about his finances

Most say Rachel Reeves has done a good job, but the chancellor is in close contention with Ed Miliband among members