From recent graduates to wealthy professionals, many Brits are considering moving abroad these days. And the motivating force for many is clear: money. Over half of British workers (52%) have considered leaving the United Kingdom for better working opportunities abroad, according to the British human resources website Employer News. Others are in search of affordable … Read more
One candidate served as the United Kingdom’s most recent prime minister and currently leads the Conservative Party. Another claims to be from space, has promised to “build at least one affordable house, which is more than all the other parties can muster between them” and wants to force all former prime ministers to enlist in … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind. But the pop superstar’s fans in the U.K. didn’t have to listen closely to her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” to get the sense that Swift had soured on the … Read more
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks ahead of the U.K.’s general election on July 4, 2024. Anthony Devlin | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — After 14 years of tumultuous Conservative rule, Britain’s Labour Party is expected to shake up the country’s politics with a return to power this year. The left-of-center … Read more
The United Kingdom’s gambling watchdog is investigating candidates from that country’s Conservative Party as well as the party’s campaign chief and a bodyguard for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over allegations they bet on the upcoming British election. The news comes just weeks before voters head to the polls. The scandal unfolded quickly and resulted … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to farmers as he campaigns on a farm near Barnstaple on June 18, 2024 in North Devon, United Kingdom. North Devon has been held by the Conservative Party since the 2015 general election. Leon Neal | Getty Images News | Getty Images British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could become the … Read more
The U.K. is the No. 1 country in Europe for tech by many accounts. In 2023, British startups raised $21.3 billion, their third-highest total on record, according to a report from Dealroom and HSBC Innovation Banking. It’s the No. 1 location in Europe for funding — with France coming in second, raising $9.2 billion last … Read more
Zhangkun | Moment | Getty Images LONDON — A record number of millionaires is expected to leave the United Kingdom this year, according to new research, with this year’s general election expected to further exacerbate the exodus. The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report indicates that Britain will experience a net loss of 9,500 high-net-worth individuals in … Read more
(NewsNation) — Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will attend Trooping the Colour this weekend, her first official public appearance since she announced she had cancer, she said on Instagram Friday. The annual Trooping the Colour is a parade marking the sovereign’s birthday that includes more than 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians. Kate Middleton … Read more
People walk through the Canary Wharf financial district of London, Britain. Simon Dawson | Reuters The U.K. has a serious problem. Only 10% of U.K. workers were found to be feeling engaged with their jobs, according to Gallup’s new State of the Global Workforce 2024 report, with the country trailing behind the U.S. and several … Read more
