The UK has become a happier place over the past year, according to personal well-being figures from the Office for National Statistics.

On average people rated their happiness at 7.51 out of 10 in 2016/17, up from 7.48 in 2015/16. Though small, this is a statistically significant increase according to the ONS. Scores for life satisfaction also rose to a significant degree.

There was also a non-significant increase in anxiety and in people feeling that the things we do in life are worthwhile compared to last year.