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Even a London honey stall is caught up in Britain's historically high inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jul 5, 2022
"It's a bit like pushing a boulder up a hill," says London store owner Samantha Wallace.
Elizabeth line: London's new train that's fit for a queen
Jun 3, 2022
The train line, honoring the monarch's Platinum Jubilee, was overbudget and behind schedule. But it's also shortening travel times.
The U.K. wants to be the hub for crypto. What will it take to get there?
May 12, 2022
London, already a major foreign exchange market, wants to be the same for crypto.
UK accused of dragging its feet over sanctions on Russian oligarchs and of failing to clean up the “London laundromat”
Mar 4, 2022
Despite billions' worth of assets in London owned by Russian oligarchs, only a handful have been formally sanctioned by the U.K.
Will the UK sanction Russian-owned assets over the Ukraine crisis?
Feb 15, 2022
The British government has threatened to freeze Russian oligarchs’ property in the U.K. if Russia invades Ukraine. Is the threat credible?
Brexit import changes are still painful for London honey seller after 2 years
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Dec 7, 2021
After a strong summer, a London honey seller is dealing with the coronavirus omicron variant and changing trade policy on animal goods.
This facilitator uses creativity and play to bring teams together
by
Sarah Hawkins
and Anais Amin
Dec 2, 2021
Jessica Shaw founded a company that brings play into workplaces to cultivate the human connection.
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Has Brexit boosted London’s financial center?
Sep 22, 2021
British financial services exports to the EU rose in the first few months after the U.K. left the bloc.
London retakes crown as Europe's biggest stock trading hub
Jul 2, 2021
The change will likely build momentum for the U.K. as it builds a post-Brexit strategy for strengthening its financial services.
Britain looks to U.S., China to bolster financial services after Brexit
Jul 1, 2021
After a wait-and-see period caused by Brexit, London is ready to forge a new global path in attracting business partners.