Aug 10, 2026 – 8.20amResidents of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, are among the happiest in England, according to surveys.The pleasant coastal resort town little more than an hour away from London by train is an ideal location for sea-changers, but expensive train fares put it out of reach of day-to-day commuters.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Andrew TillettEurope correspondentAndrew Tillett is The Australian Financial Review’s correspondent for Europe, based in London. He was formerly foreign affairs and defence correspondent based in Canberra.Fetching latest articles
Nigel Farage’s farcical election is no joke for struggling Brits
The right-wing populist is expected to easily hold his seat in Thursday’s byelection. But voters in this poor electorate are upset about his scandal-hit finances.
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