This is according to swiftcover.com's new quarterly index which rates the nation's feelings across all aspects of life.
In the first quarterly Life Index, a quarter of Brits admit to being less happy today than this time last year.
Unhappiness has been driven by a number of concerns which range across a broad spectrum of everyday interests. Top of today's concerns for British consumers is the continuing rise in petrol prices, with almost two-thirds (61%) citing it as the most concerning aspect of life today (23% are ‘extremely concerned'). This was followed by financial pressure.
Amanda Edwards, senior manager at swiftcover.com, who commissioned the Index, said: "We as a nation have had a bumpy year or so, driven primarily by financial pressures. It's clear from the Index results that petrol prices are worrying us as it continues to rise from week to week. On top of that, we're feeling the pinch and worries over money are very much a reality for a large portion of the population."
UK citizens noted that a major worry for them was the actions being taken by the Government (58% concerned, 25% extremely concerned) and local councils (44%, 14% extremely concerned). Financial pressures and debt also feature highly.
