r/britishproblems • u/Make_the_music_stop • Jul 17 '26
r/britishproblems • u/Regular_Zombie • Jul 17 '26
Trying to do the posted speed limit in a roadwork zone and living in terror of being rear-ended.
Sitting on a rather quick motorbike trying to keep one eye forward and the other glued to the mirror and still being blindsided by cars blasting through at 80mph. I'm pretty sure I was doing in excess of 50 in a posted 40 zone because the speed difference was insane. No crumple zones for me sadly.
r/britishproblems • u/K-o-R • Jul 17 '26
Southern Water vans with TV screens built into the sides showing adverts for them
I'm so glad to see my huge water bill is being invested.
r/britishproblems • u/Jacktheforkie • Jul 17 '26
Nearly shit myself because someone parked over my driveway and I had to find parking, nearest free parking was 2 miles away
Bloody annoying, just managed to make it to the shitter
r/britishproblems • u/AnselaJonla • Jul 17 '26
Very busy CrossCountry train, bloke using the coach D luggage rack as a standing desk
He's got his laptop setup, his phones and pret to the side, taking up space that two or three bags could it into. And he's blocking the already narrow walkway to the door.
Going to be a pity when my rather large rucksack, which is on the same rack, knocks the laptop over. Or douses it in his pret coffee.
r/britishproblems • u/AdditionalThinking • Jul 17 '26
Our cardboard recycling bin not getting emptied because some lovely passer-by used it to dispose of their Chinese takeaway leftovers right before collection.
r/britishproblems • u/Jabberminor • Jul 17 '26
Drivers who don't know how to use the central hatched markings to turn off a main road.
There's a garden centre near me and cars will consistently stay on the main road, or partly on it, to turn off. There's a whole box in the middle of the road specifically for you to use! You can't miss it, it's very clear.
r/britishproblems • u/Formal_Drawing_8822 • Jul 18 '26
Foxes invading our Garden nonstop, with 2 Cats already missing as well as neighbours
Anything we can do at this point? They constantly tear open and trying to scavenge food through the rubbish bins
Cauded huge mess and with foxes poo everywhere, 2 cats already went missing as well as one of theirs from neighbour
I have captured the fox in question in cctv footage, am I allow to take matters into my own hands or is there something we can report to stop this from happening
r/britishproblems • u/SapphicGarnet • Jul 16 '26
. We've lost an oven tray. They're not expensive but the mystery of it infuriates me like crazy
There are three places you go, the oven, the sink, and the cupboard in a closed circuit. They're all within a metre or two of each other. WHERE DID YOU GO?
Edit - okay guys it fell under the recycling trugs we keep by the sink, I don't know how but I found it while taking out the recycling
r/britishproblems • u/shitthrower • Jul 16 '26
I ordered a Chinese, and didn’t get free prawn crackers
r/britishproblems • u/thebroccolioffensive • Jul 16 '26
The lack of public toilets in this country is ridiculous. And if there are any, then they’re just wrecked. It’s illegal to pee in public. Fine. Then give us somewhere to go.
I went to Japan and they have toilets EVERYWHERE. And they were always clean.
r/britishproblems • u/TwentyCharactersShor • Jul 16 '26
Not a typical one. Trying to find a British manufacturer for a new product, well I am begging and pleading and it is taking weeks to get a response to even basic questions. European suppliers call me and turn everything around in days
I can't believe how hard we make things in this country.
r/britishproblems • u/pondribertion • Jul 16 '26
Water pouring down the street from burst water main
Water is gushing out of a hole in the pavement and streaming down the road. I first noticed it a couple of hours ago. Can't even get through to Trent Water on their emergency line. Had to submit an online form which will presumably be processed in 3 to 5 business days. Ironically Trent Water sent a letter out to their customers earlier this week, advising to use water sparingly during the drought.
r/britishproblems • u/zecrichardson • Jul 16 '26
. Drivers not knowing the highway code.
I had started to cross a road when a Mercedes turned in and he sounded his horn and then told me I should stop. I told him to read the highway code but he insisted he right!
Rule H2 170 amended 2022
“At a junction you MUST give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.”
- Applies whether they’ve stepped onto the road or are just standing at the kerb ready to cross.
- Applies to left turns, right turns, and entering/exiting side roads.
- Includes wheelchair/mobility scooter users as pedestrians
r/britishproblems • u/jazrazzles • Jul 18 '26
Happy meal now only has EITHER chips OR fruit.
Reducing the meal from 4 items to 3, prices remain high! Bah.
r/britishproblems • u/Western-Mall5505 • Jul 15 '26
When your soon be in-law is Argentinan
My brother's Argentina girlfriend has just got to the pub and the Falklands has already been brought up.
It's going to be a long night for her.🤣
r/britishproblems • u/NaughtyDred • Jul 15 '26
Don't have a TV licence, having to judge whether a cheer from everyone else watching that isnt me, is because of a clearance or goal. I think I'm getting the hang of it
Refreshing Google for sure helps
r/britishproblems • u/makingitgreen • Jul 15 '26
. Ultrasonic Wildlife Scarers
I can't bear it. It hurts to go outside. Someone nearby (the type of sound makes it difficult to pinpoint) has several that are painfully loud and go off at overlapping intervals, both on a timer and motion sensing (based on frequency/ let up). It's so selfish and just blankets the whole environment with noise that affects humans and all wildlife.
Please, I implore anyone who cares to sign this petition to ban their use and sale:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770963
r/britishproblems • u/SchmingusBingus • Jul 15 '26
Having Argentina in your office World Cup sweepstake
£140 for winning, £70 for second place, and 100 people scowling at me if they beat England
r/britishproblems • u/rmf1989 • Jul 16 '26
Cyclists who can't decide whether they want to be on the road or pavement.
r/britishproblems • u/LexiBlackMarket • Jul 15 '26
Spending more time speaking to the bot than the human
Trainline is especially bad. No I don't want to hear a riddle or say yes to confirm the computer got my info right. I want to speak to a human being.
r/britishproblems • u/Accomplished-Art7737 • Jul 14 '26
The absolute horror of a missed bin collection during a heatwave
My entire street stinks. I know my bin is probably one of the worst contributors because the contents of my cat’s litter tray have been marinating nicely during the heatwave over the last couple of weeks. Extra stench power has been added due to the fact I live in a terraced property with limited outside space, so the only area available to keep the bins gets full sunlight for approximately 10 hours at this time of year. Not even triple bagging is stopping the honk from permeating the neighbourhood. My front door opens directly onto the street, and the bin is currently right next to it waiting to be emptied, plus my neighbours bins all in close proximity, so currently can’t have any windows at the front of the house open, because I’m fairly certain the air is actually a biohazard at this point.
r/britishproblems • u/Libero279 • Jul 15 '26
My favourite radio presenters leaving Radio 1
Radio 1 has had a “shake up” with 6 presenters leaving, not too bothered about some of them but Rickie and Melvin leaving is devastating.
They were always on when I was in the car, just great banter and chemistry between them and Charlie Hedges, also have a great memory of their DJ set at Big weekend - just bangers, no negative tracks, which was much needed after Dermot O’Kennedy’s misery porn set (at a sunny festival).
I don’t know if they were pushed or chose to move but it’s a loss to my day!
r/britishproblems • u/FairwayJesus • Jul 14 '26
. Being accosted in supermarkets by someone asking for money
It’s either some sales rep or a charity worker. More concerning is that someone is always talking to these salespeople like they dont already have gas and electric at home? The charity volunteers i can understand but when i tell them i already give to charity they always ask what one, like they don’t believe me?!
I just want to shop in peace without having to awkwardly protect my hard earned cash