A 2004 University of Cambridge Europe-wide study indicated that Britons are becoming unhappier; blaming the police and government for their unhappiness.

The UK was placed ninth happiest country out of fifteen EU nations.

The research was lead by Dr Luisa Corrado. She said: “The countries that scored highest for happiness also reported the highest levels of trust in their governments, laws and each other.

“The UK shows falling trust in government, the police and other institutions and a higher social trust, which may explain why the level of happiness among the British people has fallen.”

Happiness Top Five:

1 Denmark
2 Finland
3 Ireland
4 Sweden
5 Netherlands

Unhappiness Top Five:

1 Italy
2 Portugal
3 Greece
4 Germany
5 France

I wonder what we can learn from this survey!

For you to be happy, what would you be prepared to consistently do at work, at home, at your club - anywhere?

For full details of the study:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6562463.stm

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