Modern life is causing major stress and anxiety for Brits with 56% admitting to sleepless nights, according to research commissioned by life assistance company CPP.

It found that the recent upsurge of identity theft has caused the most sleepless nights for the nation as it hits the number one spot with 48%.

Global warming, rising house prices, getting onto the property ladder top the list as the biggest worry for 18-35 years olds, whereas the older generation worry most about their heath - with NHS cutbacks and superbugs topping the list of 54+ year old societal anxiety.

However, it seems that the older generation are taking modern society in their stride compared to the younger generation, with 15% of 18-34 year olds compared to 9% of 54+ year olds admitting to being deeply concerned about a wide range of social and global problem.