Hi Corinthians,
What kind of 'news' about the UK are you after?!
As you are at the 'thinking about moving to the UK phase' then I'll hazard a guess you'll be looking at many aspects that everyone moving here will think about. I'd daresay the top of that list will be the financials aspect i.e where you can afford to move to and keep as much of the lifestyle you'd like in place as well.
There'll be many examples on this forum of those who've moved to all areas of the UK and how they've found it and how things have gone a few months or even years later. Overall, the UK has a higher cost of living, lower standard of living, lower quality of life when you take into account the various indices used to rate many countries around the world and especially the G8/G20 countries, which provide more of a 'similar' comparison. This is also true when a direct comparison is done with the USA as well.
As you say you are a retiree, then perhaps you'll be looking to the south coast of the UK which has the 'best' chance of moderate weather? or do you not mind the colder weather the further north of the UK you go?
In short, you'll need to evaluate and calculate your personal situation with your wife as to your financials and then look to various areas of the UK which better match what you are realistically likely to afford for the level of living you'd like. There's quite a few threads like this on this forum where specific information as well as an overview can be found, so do search and read up on those.
If you can provide more information here as well, then I'm sure you'll get more feedback and responses too.
Cheers, DtM! West London & Slough UK!
