A British family which grew fed up of dreary UK life and long work hours moved to Cyprus - and claim to enjoy a happier life on one parent's salary than they did on two in the UK.

Sarah Moore, 48, and husband James, 47, began raising their kids Bea, nine, and Miles, five, in Marton , Middlesbrough . But the parents grew exhausted of 60-hour work weeks meaning little family time, £400-a-month heating and council tax bills, and crime rates.

Sarah, a former teacher, also felt distrustful of the education system where Bea struggled with pressure and harsh criticism from over-worked teachers, she said. IT technician James, who lived in Cyprus in his 20s while working in the military, suggested a move there - for an improved work life-balance, lower crime rates, and more affordable living.

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