Everything you could ever want to know about Operation Golden Orb, a.k.a. the coronation of King Charles III.
Category: Great Britain
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Files for Bankruptcy
The satellite launch company, founded by Richard Branson, announced sweeping cuts last week as it struggled to recover from a high-profile rocket failure in January.
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Virgin Orbit’s Failed Launch Is a Blow to the Company
The New York Times – Business:Richard Branson’s satellite launch company, which hasn’t recovered since a January mishap in Britain, has laid off nearly all its employees.
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Tartan Explodes the Grid
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The distinctive fabric has been finding new audiences as contemporary fashion houses and avant-garde weavers do their best to elevate the plaid.
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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’
The New York Times – Travel:In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”
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As King Charles Adjusts to Being Center Stage, So Do His Impersonators
The New York Times – Business:Long overshadowed by other royal look-alikes, Charles imitators are experiencing newfound popularity ahead of the king’s coronation in May.
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Bank of England to Weigh a Rate Increase After a Jump in Inflation
The New York Times – Business:As policymakers assess an inflation rate that persists in double digits, as well as risks in the banking sector, analysts predict a quarter-point increase.
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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.
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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.