Boom thanks to Brexit? Not at all. More than four years after leaving the EU, there is disillusionment in Great Britain. The economy is suffering and the advertised goals of more autonomy, better healthcare or less immigration have been missed. A tour of ‘shabby-beautiful’ England reveals many problems – but also what continues to enchant the island.
He smiled expectantly, I looked stupid. Failed international understanding par excellence. “Aren’t you a football fan?” The kind hotel concierge softened his harsh Manchester accent for me. Regarding the stairs, it finally clicked and I understood his earlier question: “Didn’t anyone tell you that you look like Ralf Rangnick?”
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
