Britain's Fragmenting Fabric: A Study in Contrasts The latest index ranking England's local authorities by friendliness has highlighted the nation's growing social divisions.
The Isles of Scilly topped the list as the friendliest place, while Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest.
This study is intended to spark a conversation about community cohesion, but its findings are not surprising given the converging crises that have been building for years.