What do estate agents, footballers and journalist have in common?

All three are trusted by just a quarter of the public, according to the latest Ipsos MORI Veracity Index.

Respondents were asked how much they trust certain professions to tell the truth.

Just 27% said they trusted agents, on a par with journalists and ahead of 26% for footballers.

The agency figure is down on last year’s survey, when 30% said they trusted agents.

Agents at least fared better than politicians and government ministers who were at the bottom of the table with 17% and 19% respectively.

Nurses remained the most trusted profession in Britain at 94%, just ahead of doctors, who were backed by 91% of respondents.

Needless to say, you can always trust EYE journalists!