North Korea continues shutting down many of its limited embassies around the world, furthering suspicions of an ongoing financial crisis. The hermit kingdom is shutting down its embassy in Nepal, according to reports published Friday. This is at least the fifth country
North Korea is ending its diplomatic missions to multiple countries around the world. South Korean observers speculate that the retirement of various North Korean diplomatic envoys shows a lack of financial resources and the increasing effectiveness of international sanctions. “The flurry of
A great deal of emphasis is placed on the emotional and mental impact of dementia — but a new study from the University of Michigan highlights the financial burden it puts on families as well. Among people who were diagnosed with dementia,
Calls have been made for more financial support for families in order to speed up the installations of heat pumps to help the Government meet its net zero target. The National Infrastructure Commission, a group of independent advisers, says the pumps are
Pubs need tax break and financial support (Image: Getty) British pubs are the “beating hearts” of their communities and are run by “hero” landlords and landladies, according to a new report. They employ 936,000 workers, generate £28bn for the economy and deliver
Meghan Markle could be set for “huge financial benefits” by writing a tell-all memoir on her life, according to a Royal Family expert. The former actress has returned to the public spotlight over recent weeks following several months of seemingly keeping a
The world economy could be on the brink of collapse once again as the US is barrelling towards another “devastating” financial crash. The US federal deficit is expected to double to a huge £1.58trillion ($2trillion) this year alone, sending national debt skyrocketing
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned banks it “will act” should politicians be wrongly “de-banked” because of their views. It comes after former UKIP leader and ardent Brexiteer Nigel Farage had his account closed at exclusive bank Coutts in late June. He
Eurozone: Christine Lagarde outlines ECB plans for first rate hike With the Eurozone’s money supply shrinking for the first time since 2010, a banking expert has said Europe’s economy has been damaged by what he called “incoherent financial vandalism”. Bob Lyddon also
Japan’s financial regulator will closely monitor how central bank policy impacts regional banks, as the world’s third-largest economy approaches the normalisation of its monetary settings after years of massive easing. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) “will monitor how potential changes in the