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Margaret Thatcher's legacy: Three things that changed for the U.K.
Stephen Beard Apr 8, 2013
There’s no question Margaret Thatcher wanted to remake the U.K. economy during her tenure, but did she succeed?
Migrating to Britain? Please don't
Stephen Beard Feb 26, 2013
Now that Romanians and Bulgarians will soon enjoy full European Union status and be able to move freely through EU countries, Britain fears a flood of unwelcome immigrants.
U.K. prime minister prepares big speech on Europe
Stephen Beard Jan 22, 2013
U.K. Prime Minster David Cameron will give a major speech tomorrow that sets the tone for his country's future relations with the European Union. Many in the U.K. want more decisions made in London and fewer in Brussels. Is the U.K. on the way out of the EU?
U.K. government battles to cut deficit
Stephen Beard Jan 8, 2013
The U.K.'s coalition government has just passed the halfway point in its first term. Critics say its continuing tough talk on austerity is constraining growth.
Britain's energy needs overcome fracking fears
Stephen Beard Dec 13, 2012
Britain's government has given a company the green light for further hydraulic fracturing. The extraction of shale gas is seen as an economic lifeline as North Sea oil and gas deposits dwindle.
What's up, Europe? Checking in with U.K. ex-pats
Sarah Gardner Sep 4, 2012
Two ex-pats living in the U.K. discuss the jobs picture abroad.
What's up, Europe? Ex-pats in the U.K.
Sarah Gardner Jul 5, 2012
For Americans abroad, this 4th of July is spent talking about Barclays and David Beckham -- all while knocking back a few at the pub.
The curse of the skyscraper strikes again
Sarah Gardner Jul 5, 2012
Tomorrow, The Shard will officially open in London. It's the tallest building in Europe at over a thousand feet high. Meanwhile, Britain's economy isn't looking so good.
In 'Capital,' remembering what we really have
Kai Ryssdal Jun 25, 2012
Author John Lanchester's new novel explores the lives of a group of people living in London on the eve of the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses themes from the book: the London property bubble and capital's role in our lives.
Conservative party suffers losses in U.K. elections
Stephen Beard May 4, 2012
This weekend, voters in both France and Greece will go to the polls, and the expectation is that they'll be in a bit of an anti-austerity mood. One clue came yesterday in the U.K. where voters delivered big losses to the ruling Conservative party.
