King Charles III's coronation boosts UK tourism as region still recovering from lockdowns
British officials said they believe King Charles III's coronation will help boost the tourism industry that is still reeling from two years of COVID-19 restrictions.
Growing CEO pay gap gives New York an extra edge over London
CEOs in NY can make triple that of their peers across the pond in London. This is mainly due to stock options and regulation. Many companies are leaving the UK for NY.
250-foot ship owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's estate tips over at Edinburgh, Scotland dockyard
The RV Petrel research ship owned by the estate of Paul Allen, the late Microsoft co-founder, has tipped over at a dry dock near Edinburgh, Scotland, injuring dozens.
Bids to buy Manchester United due Wednesday, expected to become one of the most expensive teams in history
The most recent round of bids to buy Manchester United are due by Wednesday. Manchester United is expected to become one of the most expensive sports teams in history.
FBI arrests exiled Chinese social media mogul in alleged $1B fraud scheme used to fund luxurious NYC lifestyle
The FBI arrested exiled Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok, also known as "Miles Guo," in an alleged $1 billion fraud scheme used to fund his luxurious lifestyle in the New York City area.
LIV Golf fight stirs up questions about Saudi ownership of Newcastle United
In the UK the Saudi Public Investment Fund promised that it was not state controlled, but in American court the Fund has said the opposite, raising questions of its legitamacy.
UK grocery price inflation hits record 17.1%
UK consumers cost of buying food has soared 17.1%. Products with fastest growing prices include milk, eggs, and butter as the United Kingdom faces a cost-of-living crisis.
Politician's advice to 'work more' to afford food under skyrocketing inflation causes firestorm: 'disgraceful'
U.K. environment secretary Therese Coffey touched off a firestorm by suggesting the British public work more as skyrocketing inflation grips the United Kingdom.
UK trade chief rips Biden's 'protectionist' policies
U.K. Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday slammed President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act as "protectionist" and warned it could cause supply chains to fail.
Virginia Giuffre gets book deal weeks before Prince Andrew sexual abuse settlement's gag order to lift: report
Virginia Giuffre reportedly secured a book deal with a publisher for a manuscript detailing alleged sexual abuse she suffered from Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
Twitter facing legal action from Crown Estate in connection to rent
Twitter is facing legal action from the Crown Estate in the U.K. in connection to rent the social media company allegedly owes for its London office.
Two charged with evading US sanctions to help Russian oligarch protect $90 million yacht
Two men have been charged with protecting the ownership of a $90 million owned by a Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, authorities said.
Kim Kardashian buys Attallah Cross pendant worn by Princess Diana for almost $200K at auction
Kim Kardashian bought a cross pendant worn by the late Princess Diana to a charity gala in 1987. The amethyst and diamond Attallah Cross sold for $197, 453 at a Sotheby's auction.
British inflation falls in December as food costs soar
Britain's Office for National Statistics released data earlier this week showing that inflation during the month of December fell to 10.5%.
UK labor union announces 1-day, all-member strike impacting government departments
A labor union in the United Kingdom announced Wednesday that 100,000 workers in 124 government departments and other bodies will be striking on February 1.
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dead at 81
Fashion designer, activist and businesswoman Vivienne Westwood died Thursday surrounded by family. She was 81.
First images emerge of British banknotes featuring King Charles III
The Bank of England has released Tuesday the first images of its new banknotes featuring King Charles III, which are expected to enter circulation by mid-2024.
UK inflation accelerates to 41-year high of 11.1%
Red-hot inflation has begun to peak in the United States, but Jeremy Hunt and the Bank of England face the United Kingdom's highest inflation since 1981.
Taiwan talks trade with US, Britain as China tensions loom over Biden-Xi meeting
Taiwan's trade talks with the U.S. and Britain sparked anger in the Chinese government.
How new UK PM Rishi Sunak can restore the confidence of the public and investors
Experts in public relations and finance explain what new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could do to calm Britons and the financial markets after weeks of turmoil.