Articles from ‘Independent News Roundup’ in ‘Business’

Collapse of 'Global Britain' accelerates

Independent News Roundup • Business • 19 Apr 2026

Alex Krainer · One of the recurring themes of this newsletter has been the doom facing Great Britain, its economy and its undead empire, most recently rebranded as “Global Britain.” My curiosity about all this was prompted by the hysterical reactions from the U.K. to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. A number of high-level British officials were indignant, as though they felt betrayed by the Americans. Who knew…

German businesses sound alarm over record bankruptcies

Sounds a Lot Like New Zealand's Recent Problem

Independent News Roundup • Business • 13 Jan 2026

High energy prices, bureaucracy, and taxes are said to be key factors behind the increase in filings · RT: FILE PHOTO. ©  Global Look Press / CHROMORANGE / Bilderbox · The number of bankruptcies in Germany is alarmingly high and continues to grow, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), has warned. It urged Berlin on Monday to take urgent measures to remedy the situation and tackle…

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