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Storm Isha Sweeps Britain With Powerful Winds, Disrupting Travel
Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.
London’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?
To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000. Highgate Cemetery in London is trying to add more space.
Princess of Wales Is in the Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
Kensington Palace said Catherine, the wife of Prince William, would remain hospitalized for 10 days or more and not return to public duties until after Easter.
Why Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Have Splintered Into Factions
The biggest challenge to Britain’s prime minister comes from his own divided party, which is triggering resignations and a mutiny over immigration.
Months After Cyberattack, British Library Crawls Back Online
Britain’s national library made the first major steps in its recovery process after a ransomware group took down its website and online catalog.
MSG Withdraws Bid to Build Vegas-Style Sphere in London
The American developer MSG Entertainment withdrew its bid to build a sister arena in Britain after opposition from Londoners and the city’s mayor.
U.K. Rain Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions
In London, around 50 people were evacuated from rising waters. Heavy rain brought similar scenes to parts of France and Germany.
Junior Doctors at N.H.S. Begin 6-Day Strike
The young doctors’ walkout could result in numerous canceled medical visits and surgical procedures, undoing recent progress in cutting wait times.
How Greggs, a Super Affordable Bakery Chain, Became a U.K. Culinary Icon
A festive pop-up restaurant is the latest crowd-pleasing stunt from Greggs, a mass-market bakery that is riding out Britain’s cost-of-living crisis with gusto.