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Mr. Cut and Paste is happy to help: 1. Australia Australia is an excellent option for Brits looking to move- it has sunny beaches, friendly people, it’s a majority English-speaking country so you won’t face a language barrier, and best of all, it’s a commonwealth country so the moving and visa process should be quite simple. Australia is also a very popular option for UK ex-pats, so you’ll be likely to run into some of your own countrymen while living down under. The whole country is gorgeous, but if you’re looking to work, a major city like Sydney or Melbourne is probably your best bet. If you’re retiring or looking to live a more relaxed life there, take your pick of any of the numerous beachside locations across Australia! One warning, though- as most know Australia is full of creepy crawlies like spiders, snakes, and sharks. Be sure to do your research and be safe while living there- make some local friends so you can learn all the best tricks. 2. Canada While it doesn’t boast the numerous tropical beaches that Australia has, Canada offers many similar benefits to UK ex-pats- the people are notoriously friendly, it’s a majority English-speaking country (except for Quebec, of course), and it’s also a commonwealth country which will make your journey so much easier. What Canada lacks in sunny beaches, it makes up for in its own kind of natural beauty. From the gorgeous Maritime provinces on the east coast to great lakes and vast plains, the rocky mountains, and the world-renowned pacific northwest coast, if you’re outdoorsy, Canada is a dream come true. There are of course also urban hubs like Toronto and Vancouver for those who want the city life, so either way, you’ll never be short of adventures! 3. Spain While Canada and Australia are beautiful, culturally similar options for those who want to move out of the UK, they are both physically quite far away. If you want to stay a little closer to your friends and family back home, moving to Spain is an excellent way to move abroad while staying on the European continent. Spain has beautiful beaches, great healthcare benefits, and an enviable work-life balance. You’ll love the siesta culture and relatively lower cost of living. However, while many people speak English, Spain’s main language is, of course, Spanish. For those wanting to work and/or really integrate with the culture, signing up for some language courses and practising as much as possible is a great idea. With Brexit, it will be trickier to move to Spain or any other EU country than it was previously, but the process still shouldn’t be too difficult. 4. New Zealand For those who like the idea of Australia but aren’t quite sure about the heat and scary animals, New Zealand is an excellent alternative. Don’t be fooled, New Zealand also has an enviable climate, it just isn’t quite as extreme as Australia. Much like Canada, New Zealand is amazing for those who love outdoor adventures, but it has the relaxed Aussie lifestyle and is an extremely safe country. A win-win-win! As a commonwealth and English-speaking country, the moving process should be relatively easy. The most popular city for ex-pats is Auckland, where you’ll find a great balance of fun adventures and work opportunities. 5. France Since France and the UK are practically next-door neighbours, separated only by a little strip of the Atlantic Ocean, France is the perfect spot for Brits who want to experience a new culture and location without ever being more than a few hours away from home, especially if you settle down in the capital city of Paris. The cost of living varies depending on where you live but is relatively similar or even slightly lower than in the UK. The French lifestyle has a notoriously wonderful work-life balance, amazing food, and a rich culture and history. Much like Spain, though, there are two things to consider- one, that the moving process will be slightly more complicated post-Brexit, and two, French is the main language of France, and French people are very passionate about their language. Learning it will be key to fully integrating yourself and getting the full experience. 6. USA Like many people from various countries around the world, moving to the USA for the American Dream is always a popular option for UK ex-pats. With numerous incredible cities and landscapes to choose from, the USA is your oyster. While there are also many different languages spoken, especially depending on which region you choose to settle down in, everywhere in the USA is very English-friendly so you’ll have no worries when it comes to working or daily life. However, the cost of living also varies greatly depending on where you live, and the USA is relatively strict with immigration- however, if you do your research and act accordingly, you should be just fine. 7. Belize Though located quite far from the UK in Central America, Belize is a beautiful and extremely easy country to move to. You can become a permanent resident after just one year of living there, and a citizen just five years after that. You can also buy property at any time and enjoy the same property rights as the nationals. Beyond the ease of moving, Belize has a gorgeous tropical climate, a relaxed way of life, and actually has English as its first language (whereas most Central and South American countries speak primarily Spanish or Portuguese). If you want a beautiful beachy lifestyle with a low cost of living, you should consider moving to Belize- it is a particularly good option for those looking to retire and/or live a more laid-back lifestyle. 8. Singapore Singapore is a beautiful, clean, and unique country in Asia that has a huge ex-pat population. Singapore has one of the best standards of living in the entire world, though that also comes with a relatively high cost of living. While you will need to dot some t’s and cross some i’s to get your initial visa to stay in Singapore, you can become a permanent resident after just 6 months with a working visa and become a citizen 2 years after you gain permanent resident status. Singapore is a great option for those wanting to live and/or work in a modern and beautiful country that has the future front of mind with its immense eco-friendly technology. 9. UAE – Dubai For Brits who love modernity and the urban lifestyle, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically its most populous city Dubai is a great option. Much like Singapore, Dubai has a huge multi-national ex-pat population, so you’ll be exposed to an incredible number of people and cultures. With that said, while you can live and work in English in Dubai, the culture is predominantly Arabian and the official language is Arabic. Islam is also the official religion, and Muslim practices have a large impact on the culture and lifestyle of both Dubai and the country as a whole. Dubai is also a big-spenders dream, so if you’re looking for fast cars and a luxury lifestyle, look no further, but be prepared to pay the high price for it. Though, to compensate for the high cost of living, as a worker in Dubai you can enjoy not having to pay any income tax on your earnings. 10. Italy Last but not least, bringing it back to Europe, Italy is also an excellent country for Brits to move to. With world-renowned food, culture, and work-life balance, you’re sure to live the good life in Italy. Depending on what you prefer, Northern Italy is excellent for those looking to work or live a more fast-paced urban lifestyle, whereas in Southern Italy you can enjoy the typical relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. If you need to work though, your safest bet is to try and find a job before you move as the country is facing relatively high unemployment rates- you don’t want to move your whole life and end up not finding the job you need to stay. Additionally, while most people in major cities will be able to speak English, it’s important to learn Italian, the main language in Italy, so that you can properly work and enjoy life like a local. Overall, if you’re looking to move out of the UK, you have tons of amazing countries to choose from. Based on your reason for moving and desired lifestyle, you just have to select the country that suits you best, and then all that’s left is the hard work of packing and storing your possessions. * Source here So, Whitey, let me know when you and any of your moaning ilk are leaving and I'll be happy to come and wave you goodbyee.

Well girls, time to calm down and look at the fundamental effects of Brexit. Compared to the pandemic and Putin, they have been benign, to say the least: The hard evidence is that leaving the EU has had remarkably little impact on the UK economy. Among the major advanced economies, the UK has had one of the faster rates of growth of total GDP since June 2016 and sits comfortably in mid table on growth in GDP per head. UK exports to the EU have recovered to long-term trend levels and the City of London has been only mildly impacted. Since June 2016 and up until the end of the second quarter of 2022, OECD data shows that the cumulative growth rate of real GDP in Italy was 4%, in Germany was 5.5%, in the U.K. was 6.8% and in France was 7.6%. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UK has held up well since 2016 in contrast to predictions that it would slump after Brexit. Greenfield FDI into the UK rose by a third between 2016 and 2021 and was the highest of any large European economy in every year in this period. UK trade with the EU has fully recovered after some initial disruption, despite increased trade frictions. Underlying trade levels are close to long-term trends. The UK’s trade balance with the EU has improved – implying a boost to growth – and even sectors like food and fish have seen exports to the EU proving remarkably resilient. Nor has UK inflation been significantly higher due to Brexit. UK inflation has been similar to that in the US and EU, while food price inflation has been lower. There has been an intense focus on the labour market. But while Brexit has undoubtedly had an impact on some firms and sectors, there is little evidence of a substantial aggregate effect. Some workers may be harder to find, but this is true across much of Europe and the US. Net migration has remained strongly positive, and any loss of EU staff can overwhelmingly be explained by Covid. UK employment is close to record highs and job vacancy rates are similar in the UK to those in Germany or the US. Ahead of the 2016 referendum it was commonplace to hear negative comments about the City of London and how it would suffer huge job losses and an exodus of business. In the event, these hits have not materialised. Brexit-related job losses or relocations have been small, overall City employment has kept growing, and UK financial services exports have held up well. The lack of evidence for significant harms from Brexit so far is important because it was always likely that most costs would be upfront and relatively visible, whereas most benefits would take longer to come through. The main consequence of Brexit was always the increased freedom to develop distinctive economic policies. Success or failure will depend on how productive these policies prove to be. Still, feel free to wring your hands for a few more years until everyone gets fed up with listening to losers. We're never going to re-join, so make the best of it, or feel free to fuck off to a better place.

Watch PMQ's here from 15:03 onwards. The skate flying wardrobe's face is a picture.

Make do and mend. Keep calm and carry on. Some recollections may vary. We'll meet again. Grief is the price we pay for love.

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God bless her. The bedrock of all our lives and an example of the selflessness of her generation. Likely to be a momentous day and a time for reflection. A golden Elizabethan age that defined so much of what is great about this country. I hope the end is gentle on her, when it comes.

Germany and France have driven eurozone into recession, economists warn Cue the usual demonstration of collective Brexit Derangement Syndrome.

US Presidents are still referred to as President after they leave office, mate.

Not half as uncomfortable as when Russia invades Ukraine. Then we'll see how the ex-nazis, anti-capitalists and surrender monkeys treat the UK then. I should be Defence Minister or at least Foreign Minister.

Cough, cough... Welcome home, Nick Clegg. Seems like Old Blighty is the place to live, after all.

Would the BBC show this today? Funny as fuck to an old dinosaur like me. Footie Video.mp4

Of course, the UK could solve the border "problem" with the French, by joining the Schengen area. It works for Norway and Iceland. Interestingly Ireland opted out of the Schengen area, preferring to being part of the open-border Common Travel Area with the United Kingdom.

Bollox. There has always been a border between the two countries because the UK has never been in the Schengen Area.

I understand the EU and NATO little better than you:

Who's Who's laughing now, guys? Read the comments to my posts and eat your words as you all struggle to pay your gas bills.

A year later, the Met get's placed under special measures. Inevitable and overdue.

A: MLG is born into the family of descendants of medieval warlords and becomes King and head of state. The population quickly discover what a dickhead he is, and Oliver Donewell organises a civil war and after winning, removes MLG's old wrinkled head. After 20 years of Puritanical rule, Donewell dies and MLG's bastard son, GM, ascends to the throne and his family rules for the next 500 years.

It would seem only right that we should celebrate the greatest monarch this country has ever had. Unlike numerous presidents and dictators, Queen Elizabeth has never, ever put a foot wrong and continues to unite this country. Queen of the golden generation that will never be matched. What an example of selfless devotion and service to us all. Looking forward to the street party planned near us and to raising a glass to her on her Platinum Jubilee. I hope you are all planning something. We'll never see her like again.

The EU continues to fund Russia's war in Ukraine. Germany, as usual, leads the way in rewarding aggression, while continuing to dodge the bill for their defence. I wouldn't piss on Olaf Scholz if he was on fire.

Worth looking at this video where Trump calls out Germany 4 years ago. The damage that the liberal media and political parties have done to Western civilisation since then have cost 100's of thousands of lives. It could soon be millions, if Germany don't get real. I could have posted this on the Brexit thread, but I would think everyone can now see the value of the EU. France, Germany and Italy worth fuck all, when it comes to mutual defence.

And they say Germans don't have a sense of humour:

I am too lazy to debate a different argument you are making, based on some weird "un-British union" position you are trying to force upon me. Nor am I supporting a train company with an allegation of fraud against it. Just to clarify, I was stating that Socialist, Communist, Marxist Unions, like the RMT are the scourge of the Earth, as were the T & G W Union in Southampton Docks and at the old Ford plant. I also think corrupt private companies are also the scourge of the Earth, but I should know not to debate with a Socialist. When they lose an argument, they change their position or pick another argument.