London, Nov 8 : Britons surely know how to remain happy during troubled times, for a new survey has revealed that nine out of ten people are positive despite rising unemployment and the threat from the worst recession.
The report by the National Social Marketing Centre and University College London says "in general, Britain is a happy nation."
Nearly 70 per cent of those questioned expect more positive than negative experiences.
The survey involving 1,994 people showed that high earners, with a salary above 30,000 pounds a year - were the happiest with an 80 per cent rate of optimism.