London failed to improve its mid-table position at 53 in an annual international ranking of the world’s most desirable cities ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty ImagesBritain’s most prominent cities are seen as some of Europe’s least attractive to live in due to their raised risk of terrorism and high crime rates. Manchester tumbled to 51, eight places down an annual international ranking of the world’s most desirable cities, while London failed to improve its mid-table position at 53. The bomb at Manchester Arena in May was the chief reason for its poorer showing while London, which had experienced terrorist attacks before those at Westminster and London Bridge, was held back by high crime rates and congestion. Australia and Canada dominated the top of the ranking, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, with three cities from each country in the top ten. Melbourne led the list, with Adelaide in joint fifth…

Source: The Times August 16, 2017 23:03 UTC