Britain's Successful Novelists

Barbara Taylor Bradford, one of Britain's most successful novelists, dies aged 91

Her books included A Woman of Substance, which sold 30 million copies and became a hit TV series.

Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91

Author described as ‘the grande dame of blockbusters’ wrote 40 novels, selling more than 91m copies. • Barbara Taylor Bradford: she wrote books about sexy, scrappy, hard-working women like her . ...

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The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

Barbara Taylor Bradford, ‘A Woman of Substance’ Novelist, Dies at 91

Her own rags-to-riches story mirrored those of many of her resilient heroines, and her dozens of novels helped her amass a fortune of $300 million.

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Barbara Taylor Bradford, novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91

Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Britain needs a coherent China strategy

The Labour government must determine where UK ‘red lines’ lie

Business - Financial Times - November 19

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

The truth behind Britain’s nuclear tests, and the human cost for service personnel and indigenous communities

Britain is being stalked by the spectre of stagflation

A combination of lower output, higher unemployment and inflation would leave the Bank of England in a tight spot

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success

Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Business - Inc. - November 9

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

Irish novelist John Banville has enjoyed unlimited access to Spain's Prado Museum for the past month as its latest writer-in-residence

World - ABC News - November 2

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

Irish novelist John Banville has enjoyed unlimited access to Spain's Prado Museum for the past month as its latest writer-in-residence

Entertainment - ABC News - November 2

‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher

Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French. A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Book Review: British novelist Naomi Wood is out with an astonishingly good short story collection

“This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” is the debut story collection of the British author Naomi Wood

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for ‘A Woman of Substance,’ has died at 91

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Rushdie, Ernaux and Soyinka among authors calling for release of Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal

Sansal was reportedly arrested on arrival in Algiers on 16 November, with French President Macron demanding information about his whereabouts. Authors including Salman Rushdie, Annie Ernaux and ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - November 15

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - November 17

How Britain squandered the best hand in the world

Having had three friends in high places — the US, the EU and China — the UK contemplates life with none

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738

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Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transition

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Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture

New Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly criticised UK’s net zero target

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The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades

Tate Britain, London From Greenham and Orgreave to Belfast and City slickers, visceral images from a turbulent decade jostle for attention in a show that feels overwhelming in its scale and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today

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Rodri's success is win for team players and unsung heroes

Attackers have dominated the award, but Rodri showed what is possible for players in less glamorous positions.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Will Postecoglou repeat second-season successes at Spurs?

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said he "always" wins a trophy in his second season. Before the EFL Cup tie against Manchester City, BBC Sport takes a look at his chances.

Reeves has made her choice — but success is not guaranteed

The British people will hope that higher spending delivers the better services they want

Business - Financial Times - October 30

From Setbacks to Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience

If we cultivate a resilient attitude, we can turn adversity into opportunity.

Business - Inc. - October 31

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Barbara Taylor Bradford, one of Britain's most successful novelists, dies aged 91

Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91

The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, ‘A Woman of Substance’ Novelist, Dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91

Britain needs a coherent China strategy

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

Britain is being stalked by the spectre of stagflation

Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

‘The pictures, they look at you.’ A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher

Book Review: British novelist Naomi Wood is out with an astonishingly good short story collection

Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for ‘A Woman of Substance,’ has died at 91

Rushdie, Ernaux and Soyinka among authors calling for release of Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

How Britain squandered the best hand in the world

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture

The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

Spotlight on success: inspiring companies making a difference today

Rodri's success is win for team players and unsung heroes

Will Postecoglou repeat second-season successes at Spurs?

Reeves has made her choice — but success is not guaranteed

From Setbacks to Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience

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