More than a dozen areas in Cornwall are ranked as some of the most deprived in England. A new map released by The House of Commons Library shows that the Cornish constituency with the most deprived neighbourhoods is Camborne and Redruth, closely followed by St Austell and Newquay. Is Cornwall […]
Cost of living Living in Scotland is generally less expensive than many other areas in the UK. Weekly household costs can be 20% lower than in London and 10% cheaper than the UK as a whole. Is it better to live in England or Scotland? Scotland is cheaper to live […]
To be deprived of something means not having something that is seen as essential. Others may still have it. A deprived area is one that is deprived of those essential things to life, to society, to living well and growing up well. Deprivation in an area is seen and felt. […]
For average score, Liverpool is considered the 3rd most deprived (previously ranked 4th). Liverpool has the second highest number of areas in the most deprived 10% nationally (145 out of 298), with only Middlesbrough having more (previously ranked 4th). Is Liverpool a deprived city? Liverpool is the third most health […]
Bognor Regis: England’s sun king. (Image credit: Getty) Eastbourne, East Sussex: Brighton’s bustling cousin. Hastings, Kent: the sunny heart of The Garden of England. Central London: it’s sunnier and warmer than you think. Tenby, Wales: the Welsh Riviera. The Isles of Scilly: slow living and warm winters. Where is the […]
Knightsbridge and the City of Westminster are among the wealthiest. Where do the rich and famous live in London? It comes as no surprise then that one of the world’s most expensive streets is in London, and is home to royalty, A-listers, tycoons and politicians. Unsurprisingly the street is in […]
It was de-industrialized (mostly tin mines) and was in decline as an economy too. Construction of factories and other industrial enterprises was much easier for densely populated areas to manage, so the mines that stood to be lost weren’t very viable. Tourism provided Cornwall with its income. What are the […]
Southampton is the most deprived area in the county, followed closely by Portsmouth. What is the least deprived place in England? Wokingham is the least deprived area in England – Government figures show. The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) shows the areas of the country with the least resources and […]
Boston has deployed a number of smart-tech projects and initiatives to prepare for the future. The city is working with businesses, universities, and the public to improve utilities and traffic. Officials are also working on sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and the digital divide. Why Boston is a smart city? […]
Consequently, those countries with a cost of living score higher than 100 are more expensive New York and vice versa. According to the report, Bermuda is the world’s most expensive place to live. Switzerland ranks second on the list, followed by Norway, Iceland, and Barbados. What is the poshest country […]
Hampshire derives its name from the settlement that is now the city of Southampton. Southampton was known in Old English as Hamtun, roughly meaning ‘village-town’, so its surrounding area or scīr became known as Hamtunscīr. What was Hampshire originally called? SouthamptonshireSome sources even state that Hampshire has been referred to […]
Received Pronunciation has sometimes been called “Oxford English”, as it used to be the accent of most members of the University of Oxford. The Handbook of the International Phonetic Association uses the name “Standard Southern British“. What is the poshest British accent? RP English is said to sound posh and […]
South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in July 2011 after 98% of the population voted for it in January 2011 referendum. Unfortunately, even after gaining independence, civil wars continued in this young country until a recent peace agreement in 2020. Currently, South Sudan is the youngest country in the […]
The newest nation in the world as of early 2022 is South Sudan, which split from Sudan in 2011.Newest Countries 2022. Country South Sudan Admitted to UN 2011 Formation split from Sudan 2022 Population 11,618,511 What are the top 5 newest countries? Explore which countries join Kosovo in newly gained […]
Properties in Portsmouth had an overall average price of £267,276 over the last year. Overall, sold prices in Portsmouth over the last year were 2% up on the previous year and 13% up on the 2019 peak of £237,253. What is the most expensive house in Portsmouth? Portsdown Hill Road […]