Rufus Wainwright blames Brexit for his Sheridan Smith musical flop closing early | Theatre | Entertainment

“Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith is a confusing, tedious mess with irritating hand-held cameras and disappointingly dreary music by Rufus Wainwright.” That’s what Express.co.uk’s Arts Editor Stefan Kyriazis wrote in his 1 star review after the West End show’s press night. Other theatre critics slammed the musical about an alcoholic actress preparing for the opening … Read more

Deal for British carmakers to avoid high Canadian tariffs set to expire: U.K. – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week, marking the latest deterioration in trade ties between the historic allies. Britain and Canada paused talks over a new free trade agreement in January … Read more

UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts

British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said earlier this month the U.K. would not enter a recession this year. Hannah Mckay | Reuters LONDON — Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget on Wednesday. Heading into what will … Read more