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A great number of Britons are leaving Australia recently, but the same activity is seen among the Australians who live in the United Kingdom– they are returning home as well.
The strong bound between Australiaand theU.K.has been a well-known fact for many years now. As a result, thousands of Britons have immigrated toAustralia, and a huge number of Australians have been coming to the U.K. Recently, however, both sides are massively returning back to their home countries. What could be the reasons for this phenomenon?
Britons in Australia
Britons are attracted mainly by the weather inAustralia– many dream of an outdoor life, sunny days, barbeque …
The UK unemployment rate worried economists as it rose from 7.8% to 7.9% from February through April.
The difference is only 0.1% but it equals 23,000 jobless people, which increased the total unemployment number to 2.47 million.
In addition, official statistics also showed that those out of work and not seeking employment also rose with 29,000 during the same period – or 21.5% of the working age population.
Experts say that the UK’s austerity measures will increase unemployment even more because part of the spending cuts will affect the public sector employment.
John Walker, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said:
“The …
UK Slang
BANGERS–Sausages. A very common meal is BANGERS and MASH (sausages and mashed potatoes). The sausages are called BANGERS because they will burst if you do not pierce them while they are cooking
BOBBY–Policeman in the UK. The term came from Robert Peel, the “inventor” of the policeman
BROLLY–Umbrella
CORKING–Excellent; splendid.Often used sarcastically
ELEVENSES–Morning coffee (TEA) break
LOLLY– Popsicle
NIPPER–A young boy, a kid
SACK–To fire from a job
SPEND A PENNY–To go to the toilet. From the days when public conveniences required a penny to be put in the slot to enter
WELLIES–WELLINGTONS. Rubber …
