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.”
Category: Great Britain
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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.