Category: Great Britain

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Inflation Pressures

The New York Times – Business:
The decision was announced a day after data showed the fastest pace of price increases in months.
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Review

The New York Times – Movies:
Everybody’s favorite woolly, wordless sheep returns in this charming, stop-motion spoof of Halloween movies, which will delight kids and adults alike.
King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

The New York Times – Business:
The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
6 London Swimming Spots to Plunge Into All Year Long

The New York Times – Travel:
A dip in one of London’s swimming spots is an opportunity to immerse yourself “in an ordinary hour of a city’s life.”
To Drill or Not to Drill? Britain Nears Decision on Aging North Sea Oil Fields.

The New York Times – Business:
Britain is considering expanding fossil fuel production at the risk of undermining its climate goals.
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’

The New York Times – Travel:
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
Travelers Face More Delays After Major Disruption at British Airports

The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic control problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations on Tuesday, and airlines warned that the effects could linger.
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

The New York Times – Business:
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased

The New York Times – Business:
Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.