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The article discusses the economy in Great Britain. It notes the weakness of the British pound, unemployment, and fears that the next government will be ineffective in fixing these problems. Employment losses at the Ford Motor Company diesel-engine plant in Dagenham are noted. Pawnshops are said to have replaced many stores that once sold household goods, electronic equipment, and jewelry. The population of Great Britain is said to have an attitude of hopelessness and anger regarding the poor economy. Speculation is noted regarding the prospect that Great Britain will become ruled by a minority party.

The essay looks at political and economic conditions in Great Britain, focusing on the dominant role of London, England, in the country and possible urban and regional planning strategies. It describes the economic inequality both within London and between London and the rest of the country, referred to as the North-South divide. Topics include the upcoming Scottish referendum on independence; housing and transportation policies; immigration; and planning issues related to global warming.

The article discusses the significance of the city of London in England to the entire British economy, considering its status as one of the great global cities that attract people and money from around the world. The author cites the costs of living in the city, the price of housing and the statement of Michael Goldfarb of "The New York Times" publication about global reserve currency. It presents a report from the financial firm JP Morgan about world's money and financial crisis.

The article examines the 2012 financial scandal involving LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate), a money-market rate used as a benchmark for financial services. It discusses the British Parliament's investigation into the banking industry after the bank Barclays' attempted manipulation of LIBOR and how the scandal reflects a trend of financial misdoings in London, England. Other topics covered include how the LIBOR rate is set, former Barclays executive Bob Diamond, and the British economy.

The article discusses London, England and the divide between economic groups within the city. Statistics are provided concerning the inequality of income growth between the rich and poor. Other topics include tax law, the financial district in London and a planned shift from financial services to manufacturing in the economy of Great Britain.

The article reports on a rise in alcoholism in Great Britain in 2012. Topics include how austerity measures and an economic crisis affected the Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic games in London, England, Britain's attempt to counteract higher rates of alcoholism by imposing a minimum price on units of alcohol, and statistics on the rise of drug and violent crimes in London.

The article reports that Queen Elizabeth is finding it difficult to come up with the necessary funds to pay for maintenance repairs and updates on Buckingham Palace in London, England. The author explains that the Palace is a public building, and the Queen would therefore not use her personal money for work on it. Also reported are other monarch-specific areas that are funded by taxes.

The article discusses economic differences between areas of Great Britain outside London, England and the country's south-east region. Topics include the country's gross domestic product (GDP) per person which averages just below the European Union (EU) average despite London's GDP of 186 percent of the EU's, the influence of public-sector jobs and labor unions on wage growth in Great Britain outside of London, and the impact of technological innovations on weak wage growth in London and the south-east.

The article discusses urban growth in Great Britain in the 21st century. An increase in the population of cities including London, Manchester and Birmingham, England and a related increase in the prosperity of those cities are examined, particularly the dominant role of London in the country's economy. Economic policies of Manchester are examined.

The article reflects on a poll conducted in 2014 which showed that a positive impact of London, England on the British economy, but fewer than a third thought that the city's strength was good for itself. Topics include the city's lure of skilled workers and productive companies away from other parts of Great Britain, its population, and its position as political and economic hub. Also noted is the capital markets comparison of Europe and the U.S.

The author discusses her return to London, England, after a year in the U.S., expresses concern about gentrification and other changes taking place in the city, and describes the communal house she lives in with nine other people. Topics include how she came to live at the communal house, which is located in the Brent neighborhood of London, the high cost of housing in the city, and the impact of British Conservative Party (Tory) policies.

Discusses the sharp rise in house prices and valuation in London and in southeast Britain, and the smaller rise through the country as a whole. The growth in house prices in Greater London as twice the national average; Factors that slowed down increases in house prices for the rest of the country; Mortgage rates at their lowest in thirty years, except in London; The limited number of fine homes in London as a major factor in their increase in value.

The editorial looks at the political and economic dominance of London, England, over the rest of Great Britain and at economic inequality in the country, issues which it says are being highlighted by the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Topics include government devolution, the need for government planning in areas including housing, and problems caused by the country's London-centered economy.

The author offers her opinion on the economic effect of the 2012 Olympic games in London, England on the fashion industry in Great Britain as a whole. She discusses regional variances in trading in Great Britain and argues that the Olympics have highlighted the discrepancy between London's economy and the economies of surrounding regions. She argues for a sharing of Olympics-related investment amongst regions.

The article reports on the results of a survey of local area labor market in Great Britain for the 12-month period ending June 2008. The city of London in England was the area with the highest employment rate. There were 0.88 jobs per working-age resident in the country and London obtained the highest jobs density. The report "Local Area Labour Markets: Statistical Indicators January 2009" offers information, including economic inactivity, ethnicity and the labour market.

The article focuses on the housing market in Great Britain. The country is suffering the same collapse of a bubble in housing prices as is the U.S. In response, mortgage lenders are tightening credit, making market conditions worse. The London, England neighborhood of Woolwich is presented as an example.

Offers a look at economic recovery in Great Britain following the July, 2005 London subway bombings. Claim that several key British financial authorities had created a disaster recovery plans; Details of the secure web site that allowed business and financial leaders to communicate immediately after the bombings; Details of the impact of the bombings on Great Britain's stock exchange; Comparison of disaster recovery plans for U.S. financial institutions with those in Great Britain.

Reports on the launch of a central counterparty (CCP) for trades done on the London Stock Exchange. How London's securities firms lobbied for the CCP; Role of the CCP as an intermediary in all share trades in a given market; Plans for a pan-European central counterparty.

Analyzes statistics that show Southeast England to be the wealthiest region in Europe, as of December 1999. Date of statistics used by the `Sunday Times' for their claim; Factors that contribute to the statistical wealth of inner London and poverty of outer London; Effect of commuting; Comparison with France.

The article focuses on Westfield London, a shopping mall aimed at upscale consumers which opened in London, England on October 31, 2008. The mall is said to face two significant business challenges. London consumers are not accustomed to shopping malls, especially when shopping for expensive goods. The country's sharp recession is also expected to hurt sales.

The author suggests that the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London, England offer an opportunity for the media industry in Great Britain to work together to invigorate the depressed economy. He addresses managing directors and chief executives, appealing to them to inspire their teams and engage the largest possible audience.

This article looks at a speech made by Shaun Woodward, the minister for Creative Industries and Tourism in Great Britain. He encouraged the sound recording industry in Great Britain to help him with ideas for a Green Paper about the creative industries. The speech, which was about the importance of the creative industry to the country's economy, took place at the State of Play conference in London, England.

Discusses the effects of the economy on the 2001 British elections. Closure of the Millennium Dome, an attraction in London, England; Concerns about the balance between value-adding activities and consumerism; Direction of a mature industrialized economy.