Inequality and materialism puts pressure on UK families

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The research conducted by UNICEF compares Britain with Sweden and Spain. While the UK languishes in 21st, and last, place in the child well-being table, they come second and fifth respectively. According to the report, they peform better because in both countries "family time is protected" and children "all have greater access to activities". The report also examines the link between inequalities in societies and low levels of well being.

Read the full story at the BBC website or download the report here.