Category: Great Britain

‘Sense and Sensibility’ Gets a Grittier Makeover in 2026 Adaptation

The New York Times – Movies:
A new adaptation dispenses with period glamour in favor of a lived-in feel and realism. The goal is to bring emotions to the fore.
In ‘Lady,’ Sian Clifford Wants Fame. In Real Life, It Makes Her Cringe

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The introverted Sian Clifford, best known as Fleabag’s uptight older sister, stars in a new film about an attention-seeking aristocrat.
English Whisky Gets a Boost from the U.K., and Scots Are Not Amused

The New York Times – Business:
A growing cadre of English distillers have won protected status for their liquor. But Scotch producers fear that will confuse consumers.
How Climate Change Is Disrupting Summer Travel

The New York Times – Travel:
Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond?
Sway Dasafo, Rapper Who Opened New Doors for Global Artists, Dies at 44

The New York Times – Music:
He won widespread acclaim as an unsigned artist, then used his fame to help other musicians in Britain and in Ghana break into the industry.
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.