Britons flee rising living costs

The increasing cost of living in the UK is prompting many people to leave the country, experts have revealed.

According to Shelter Offshore, more and more Britons are choosing to relocate as they are facing too many financial constraints at home.

Turkey was highlighted as the main hotspot for this group, as it offers a number of financial benefits to expatriates.

For example, it was said to have relatively low house prices and a highly affordable cost of living.

Commenting on the country, Rhiannon Davies of Shelter Offshore observed: "The cost of living can be a fraction of that in the UK if pensioners shop wisely and live relatively carefully."

She added that Turkey is also the "ultimate choice" for many British expatriates because it is easily and affordably accessible from the UK.

According to a recent study by NatWest, 91 per cent of expats from the UK are much happier than they were in the UK, while a similar proportion claims to be better off financially.