Half of Londoners Want Out

Seasonal depression is prompting Britons to consider packing their bags and moving abroad. January is widely regarded as the most depressing month of the year, due to issues such as poor weather and post-Christmas debt. A survey by Foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp found that 40 per cent of people were thinking of emigrating because they were feeling depressed or anxious because of financial concerns and the dreary weather conditions.

The sense of disillusionment seems to be particularly acute in the capital, with almost half of Londoners said to be contemplating life abroad. This compares with just one in three people in Scotland.

Commenting on the findings, Moneycorp’s Nick Bull said they provided a “real insight” into the British population’s “collective psyche” at this time of year. He remarked: “It’s interesting to see that people consider something as life changing as a move abroad as the answer to their woes, financial and otherwise.”