Dissatisfaction with life in UK unchanged since Covid, official data shows

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tom Knowles and Graeme WeardenFebruary 27, 2026 at 06:12 PM
Dissatisfaction with life in UK unchanged since Covid, official data shows

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Official UK data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that life satisfaction remains below pre-pandemic levels despite economic improvements since 2021. A survey on personal wellbeing showed that around 5% of adults reported being very unsatisfied with life between July and September 2025, a figure consistent since 2021. Trust in the UK government also remains low, with only about 22% of adults reporting trust. The ONS noted a divergence between GDP per person and life satisfaction, a trend that began during the pandemic. Additionally, the proportion of adults reporting good health has declined since 2020, aligning with an increase in economic inactivity due to long-term sickness.

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Sentiment Analysis

Negative
Score: -0.30

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Source
The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
United Kingdom

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