1.4m Britons escaping UK

A new survey from Sainsbury's Bank reveals that 1.41 million British people are planning to take a break from the UK to escape the dismal weather and slowing economy.

The research also discovered that 4.79 million Britons will enjoy an extended holiday from the country over the next 12 months, spending more than one month away from home.

According to the survey, visiting family and friends is the most common reason for people to travel overseas, with 38% citing this as their motivation, while 30% said they wanted to get away from the British weather.

Older UK residents were found to be the most likely to head abroad for a long period, with 1.72 million people in the over-55 age group revealing plans to spend at least 30 days in another country.

The findings suggest that many retirees may be planning to spend some time at their overseas property, with countries such as France, Spain and Turkey still popular with the retiree market.

Last month, property expert George Glen told the Herald that Spain is an attractive location for retired homeowners due to the high quality of its healthcare services.

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