Showing posts with label Britain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Britain. Show all posts

Sunday, June 19, 2016

E.U. Countries Warn Britain: You’ll Pay if You Leave Us

E.U. Countries Warn Britain: You’ll Pay if You Leave Us


If they vote to depart the bloc, the British should expect an unforgiving response from Brussels, which is wary of other nations following suit.


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Thursday, June 16, 2016

From Great Britain to Little England

From Great Britain to Little England


Campaigners for leaving the European Union want to “take back control.” But what will they be left with?


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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

‘Brexit’ Could Spell More Austerity for Britain, Study Warns

‘Brexit’ Could Spell More Austerity for Britain, Study Warns


The report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, a frequent critic of government economic plans, was a boon for Prime Minister David Cameron.


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

1966: Strike Starts to Hurt Britain

1966: Strike Starts to Hurt Britain


From the International Herald Tribune archives: A national seamen’s strike begins in Britain in 1966.


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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Former Banker Sentenced in Insider Trading Case in Britain

Former Banker Sentenced in Insider Trading Case in Britain


Martyn Dodgson, a former investment banker, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted on an insider trading charge.


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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

AXA in Talks to Exit Life Insurance and Savings Businesses in Britain

AXA in Talks to Exit Life Insurance and Savings Businesses in Britain


The French insurer said it expected to receive about $ 952 million from any sale of the units, which would include the SunLife company.


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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Bitcoin Start-Up Gets an Electronic Money License in Britain

Bitcoin Start-Up Gets an Electronic Money License in Britain


Britain’s top financial regulator has granted a license to Circle, a company based in Boston that will work with Barclays, the British bank.










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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Bitcoin Start-Up Gets an Electronic Money License in Britain

Bitcoin Start-Up Gets an Electronic Money License in Britain


Britain’s top financial regulator has granted a license to Circle, a company based in Boston that will work with Barclays, the British bank.


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Monday, December 14, 2015

How a Boy’s Concussion Death Changed Sports in Britain

How a Boy’s Concussion Death Changed Sports in Britain


After a young rugby player died in Northern Ireland, his family and a brain expert set about to establish concussion guidelines.










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Friday, December 11, 2015

The Saturday Profile: An Enduring and Erudite Court Jester in Britain

The Saturday Profile: An Enduring and Erudite Court Jester in Britain


Ian Hislop has edited the British satirical magazine Private Eye, a mix of jokes and investigative journalism, for three decades.










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Britain Ends Inquiry Into Phone-Hacking Scandal

Britain Ends Inquiry Into Phone-Hacking Scandal


Prosecutors said there was not enough evidence for further charges in the four-year investigation into excesses in the tabloid news media.










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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Andy Murray Propels Britain to Victory in the Davis Cup

Andy Murray Propels Britain to Victory in the Davis Cup


The world’s No. 2 player capped an emotional tournament by beating David Goffin of Belgium in straight sets, giving Britain first title in 79 years.


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Davis Cup final: Andy Murray clinches title for Britain

Davis Cup final: Andy Murray clinches title for Britain













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