The south-east of England has received its greatest snowfall for 18 years and it looks like more is to come. It’s estimated that around 6 million people didn’t show up for work in London today; buses are at a standstill; airports have been closed. Should Britain be better able to cope with such an event? Of course, this isn’t a common occurrence but how does the investment in snow ploughs, staff, etc. weigh up when compared with losses in productivity, inbound tourism, etc. Do you think the UK should be able to cope better or is it excusable given that this level of snowfall is not a common occurrence?
The UK braces itself for more snow
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