UK ranks below Romania and Hungary for child wellbeing and teen happiness

The Unicef study found children in general across the world are more likely to underperform at school, be obese and feel unhappy than several years ago - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A new Unicef report paints a bleak picture of child wellbeing in the UK, ranking it near the bottom of high-income countries.

The study reveals a concerning global trend: children are increasingly struggling with academic performance, obesity, and unhappiness. The UK's position is particularly alarming, trailing behind many European counterparts.