Running a seafood business on the eve of Brexit

Nov 23, 2018
Brexit could make waves in the seafood industry. But for now, it's a waiting game.
Ronald Scordia, of Angelbond, posing with crawfish.
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A-Rod takes a swing at selling baseball to Britain

Nov 20, 2018
Former Yankee Alex Rodriguez chats about pitching America’s favorite pastime to the Brits.
Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez at the BBC Studios in London.

U.K. towns turn to criers to boost downtown fortunes

Oct 29, 2018
Salisbury looks to regain "people’s trust and confidence" after nerve agent attack damages its economy.
Salisbury's town crier, Jef Hutchby.
Courtesy: Salisbury Town Council

U.K. towns turn to criers to boost downtown fortunes

Oct 29, 2018
Salisbury looks to regain "people’s trust and confidence" after nerve agent attack damages its economy.
Salisbury's town crier, Jef Hutchby.
Courtesy: Salisbury Town Council

Striving to avoid a no-deal Brexit

Aug 31, 2018
As Britain and the European Union negotiate on a Brexit deal, fears abound.
An EU flag and a Union flag held by a demonstrator is seen with Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and the Houses of Parliament as marchers taking part in an anti-Brexit, pro-European Union march enter Parliament Square in central London on March 25, 2017.
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Britain enjoys revival of pilgrimages

Aug 29, 2018
The modern treks are not necessarily religious and they can boost local economies.
A group of pilgrims resting among the gravestones outside of St. Mary's Church in Rye at the end of their journey. 
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Trump, on U.K. visit, blasts May's Brexit plan

Jul 13, 2018
British politicians from the left and right have condemned blunt comments on Brexit made by President Trump yesterday. The president is in the U.K. for his first official visit since taking office. In an interview with the tabloid newspaper “The Sun,” Trump said Prime Minister Theresa May was “wrecking Brexit.” He also cast doubt on the prospects for any […]

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How Ireland rebounded after Europe's debt crisis

Jun 27, 2018
Austerity, grit and flexibility helped get the country's economy back on an even keel.
An illustration shows a two euro coin taken in Dublin in 2013.
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British Army on defensive over recruitment campaign

Feb 1, 2018
British authorities tried a more inclusive campaign but critics say it was misguided.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment (The Vikings) march from the parade ground after they received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals at Picton Barracks on Nov. 1, 2012 in Bulford, England.
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Brexit worries some UK businesses, excites others

Nov 8, 2017
Negotiations are sluggish as the nation moves toward leaving the European Union.
Protesters march against Brexit in Brighton, England, on Sept. 24. 
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