内容摘要：The US President also repeatedly expressed dismay with the speed of tariff negotiations with the EU. In May, he threatened to levy a 50% tariff on European goods, saying that it was "time that we play the game the way I know how to play the game".

The US President also repeatedly expressed dismay with the speed of tariff negotiations with the EU. In May, he threatened to levy a 50% tariff on European goods, saying that it was "time that we play the game the way I know how to play the game".

And those final hours were recorded. One of her colleagues brought in a Polaroid camera. Portrait photos were taken and stuck on a board with message expressing what Reaction Engines meant to individuals.What did Ms Evans write? "I will very much miss working with brilliant minds in a kind, supportive culture."

Since then she's been reflecting "on an unfinished mission and the technology's potential".But her personal pride remains strong. "It was British engineering at its best and it's important for people to hold their heads up high."Her boss Adam Dissel, president of Reaction Engines, ran the US arm of the business. He laments the unsuccessful struggle to wrest more funds from big names in aerospace.

"The technology consistently worked and was fairly mature. But some of our strategic investors weren't excited enough to put more money in and that put others off."The main investors were Boeing, BAE Systems and Roll-Royce. He feels they could have done more to give the wider investment community confidence in Reaction Engines.

It would have avoided a lot of pain.

"My team had put heart and soul into the company and we had a good cry. ""We are returning with fresh energy, a clear plan for the future and a commitment to delivering world-class film experiences for everyone."

The Filmhouse team said "comfort" was at the heart of the refurbishment, with filmgoers able to expect extra legroom and comfortable seats.Margaret Graham, culture and communities convener at Edinburgh City Council, described news of the reopening as "wonderful".

She said: "I am sure that many people across Edinburgh and beyond will be looking forward to this event."This much-loved cinema is both a community hub and cultural asset for the city.