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Truth is, the UK is certainly the most liberal country of Western Europe.

Good luck trying to get your business (startup or else) in France for example.

Actually, Denmark, Ireland and Estonia have more economic freedom than the UK, according to the Heritage Foundation:

Hmm I'm actually experiencing Ireland as well and totally concur with that.

I don't know about Denmark or Estonia though but I guess you'd be hard pressed to find more red tape than in France (in the EU context).