Sweden tops list of Britons wanting to leave country

Economy (TT)

Sweden is the second best country for Britons looking to move abroad, according to a compilation by UK insurance firm Williams Russell. cnbc Reports on.

Criteria considered include childcare costs, paid leave, school results, number of major universities, working hours, and housing costs.

Portugal took first place, followed by Italy in third place. Spain and Finland followed. The last of the 28 countries ranked is the United States of America, with Australia and New Zealand in 26th and 27th places, respectively.

52% of British wage earners have considered leaving the UK and moving abroad in search of better job opportunities, according to Employer News.