Category: Great Britain

U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, in a U-Turn

The New York Times – Business:
Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising by 10.4 percent in the year through February.
British Woman Finishes 10-Year Survey of National Trust Scones

The New York Times – Travel:
A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.
‘The Spirit of ’45’ Review: Here Comes Nationalization

The New York Times – Movies:
A documentary from Ken Loach sees the end of World War II as a brief moment of possibility for socialism in Britain.
U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices

The New York Times – Business:
The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
In Budget Speech, U.K. Government Will Issue a Call to Work

The New York Times – Business:
In a major policy speech, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is expected to offer plans to promote greater work force participation.
Gary Glitter Is Back in Prison After Violating Probation Terms

The New York Times – Music:
The singer was released from prison last month after serving half of a 16-year sentence for sexually abusing three young girls decades ago.
Britain Wants Its Early Retirees Back, but Their Days Are ‘Never Boring’

The New York Times – Business:
The country’s work force is smaller than it was before the pandemic, sapping economic potential. The government is going to try luring more people off the sidelines.
Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Soccer Show ‘Match of the Day’

The New York Times – Sports:
The move calms a crisis at the publicly funded broadcaster after Gary Lineker, a former soccer star, was removed from a flagship show because of a tweet about immigration policy.
HSBC to Buy SVB UK, Silicon Valley Bank’s British Subsidiary

The New York Times – Business:
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the country’s financial system was in good health and would not suffer from the demise of Silicon Valley Bank.
Nia Archives Is a Rising Dance Star in the U.K.

The New York Times – Music:
The 23-year-old British musician is a breakout star of a dance-music revival largely led by Black women artists. Her new EP, “Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall,” is out Friday.
Prince Edward Receives a New Title on His Birthday

The New York Times – Business:
King Charles III named Edward, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. The title was previously held by their father, Prince Philip.
Steve Mackey, a Mainstay of the Britpop Band Pulp, Dies at 56

The New York Times – Music:
Shortly after he joined that long-running group in 1987, it rose from obscurity to chart-topping success in what came to be called the Cool Britannia era.