Category: England

The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt

The New York Times – Business:
Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

The New York Times – Business:
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

The New York Times – Business:
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Theater Tickets Are Cheaper in London Than New York. What Gives?

The New York Times – Business:
For half the price of a great seat at a Broadway show, you can see “Paddington” in the West End (if you can find a ticket) and snack on a marmalade sandwich.
Fed Up With High Costs, American Theater Takes a Trip to London

The New York Times – Business:
Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring, with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic.
A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail

Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.
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.
‘The Interview’: Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne

Summary TK; should be hidden on the body of the article itself.
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.
Mary Portas, the ‘Queen of Shops,’ Offers Some Holiday Ideas

Mary Portas offers some ideas for this holiday season.
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.
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.