The average Brit performs three acts of kindness daily, totalling a staggering 200 million across the UK population, according to a study of 2,000 people.

The research revealed that the most significant gestures include giving up your seat on public transport, checking in on an elderly neighbour (both 56%) and assisting someone with carrying heavy items up or down stairs (55%).

Politeness, such as saying please and thank you (65%), is considered the top act one should perform for others,…