Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.
Category: England
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On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead
BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.
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‘The Interview’: Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne
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Udo Kier, German Actor Who Played Eccentric Villains, Dies at 81
Over a six-decade career, he appeared in films by the directors Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, and in music videos by Madonna.
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Mary Portas, the ‘Queen of Shops,’ Offers Some Holiday Ideas
Mary Portas offers some ideas for this holiday season.
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How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
Developers have finally broken ground on the project, known as Sizewell C, but getting there meant navigating wary investors and local opposition.
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Patricia Crowther, Who Brought Witchcraft Out of the Shadows, Dies at 97
As a high priestess of Wicca, a branch of modern paganism founded in England, she promoted an image of witches as early feminists who were benevolent and spiritual.
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Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93
His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
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2 Men Charged After Ian Watkins, Former Lostprophets Singer, Is Killed in Prison
Mr. Watkins had been serving a 29-year sentence for child sex abuse offenses at the Wakefield Prison in northern England.
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Viv Prince, Rock’s Original Madman Drummer, Is Dead at 84
A drummer for the 1960s British band the Pretty Things, “the high priest of lunacy” set a high bar for fiery performances and offstage misbehavior.
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Jane Austen’s Birthday Party Is B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bonnet)
The Grand Regency Costumed Promenade in Bath, England, is the showiest and merriest of the celebrations of the writer’s 250th.
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Melania Trump Shows Some Skin(s)
On day two of the state visit to Britain, the first lady opted for leather and suede.