Britons divided on the impact of Trump’s anti-DEI policies
A poll by Apella Advisors and Find Out Now shows that 53% of Britons believe it would be bad if UK companies followed US firms in scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, while 22% disagreed. Younger people were the strongest opponents of reducing DEI efforts, citing concerns about talent loss and corporate authenticity. However, 29% supported or understood the rollback.
Trump’s stance remains unpopular in the UK, but some segments—particularly older people and men—are more receptive. Meanwhile, UK charity Stonewall faces funding uncertainty as US support for international DEI projects is expected to be cut.
Americans shift spending as politics influences consumer choices
A Harris Poll reveals that 40% of Americans have adjusted their spending to align with their moral views, with 24% abandoning favourite stores due to politics. Younger, Black, and Democratic consumers are leading the shift, mainly in response to corporations rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under Trump’s administration.
Companies like Walmart, Amazon, and McDonald’s have scaled back DEI policies, prompting backlash. Meanwhile, a growing number of consumers (36%) opt out of the economy, reducing spending to avoid political entanglements in the marketplace.
Young NHS staff facing rising stress and job dissatisfaction
Stress and dissatisfaction among early-career NHS clinical staff have surged over the past decade, with 52% of workers aged 21-30 reporting illness due to workplace stress in 2023—up from 38% in 2013. Meanwhile, dissatisfaction with pay has more than doubled in this age group.
Researchers at Nuffield Trust warn that young staff are increasingly unhappy, struggling with early career demands, cost-of-living pressures, and overstretched services. Experts call this a “ticking time bomb” for NHS retention, urging policymakers to act now to support the next generation of healthcare workers and ensure the future stability of the NHS workforce.