Austerity cuts risk a UK Arab spring

Chris Wheal
Updated
Risk map of the world showing jhighest risk countries highlighted in red
Risk map of the world showing jhighest risk countries highlighted in red

Austerity measures and spending cuts mean Britain has been named as one of 37 countries facing an increased risk of civil unrest, riots, strikes and student protests last seen in Middle East countries.

One of the world's leading political risk and terrorism experts Aon Risk Solutions has warned Britain could face its very own "Arab spring".

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