The colonisation of India is a good example of the mechanisms that drove the expansion of the Empire. As early as 1600, the East India...

I would like to begin my excursion into British history with the following observation: Prior to the 19th century, Britain would not have...

Aside from immigration, Britain’s status and (self-)perception were important factors in the vote for Brexit. For many, the EU was seen...

As I prepare this post for publication, things are once again heating up in British politics. The trigger is the government's Illegal...

One question I had been asking myself in the face of all the problems was: why aren't the people rebelling against their politicians?...

Compared to Germany, the less attractive circumstances in the UK stand out. But there is no need to compare countries. A look at their...

I've been bombarding you with lots of numbers in recent posts, for a good reason. I wanted to show that the average citizen in the UK has...

With all I have written in previous posts, you might complain that I'm referring mainly to experiences in London. Rightly so. Life in...

It is important to note that attending university costs a small fortune. And the more prestigious the university, the better the career...

At some point, children leave nursery and start their schooling. This happens at the age of four. And looking at the cost of day-care...

I love wandering through cities, visiting big and small sights or just enjoying the atmosphere. And where would there be more to discover...

But let's get back to the cost of living. Especially if you are planning to start a family, you’d better have some assets, because taking...

Rents and property costs are going up and up in the UK. It would be nice to get at least something in return. But that's not the case -...

Soon after my arrival, I was looking into a possible new career in the UK. Like many of my fellow PhD students, I was looking for a job...