Do we need ‘vegetable butchers’?
Sales of vegetables are growing in the UK, leading some supermarkets to experiment with their offering.
Vodafone vows to fix mobile phone billing problems
Mobile phone giant Vodafone has made hundreds of changes to its computer systems following a flood of complaints about bills.
Fire service demands recall of dangerous tumble dryers
Manufacturers of dangerous tumble dryers should recall them immediately after figures revealed firefighters are attending three blazes a day caused by the appliances.
Close negotiation
Switzerland is contemplating the introduction of quotas on immigration from the EU, after its people voted by a narrow margin in favour of limits in a referendum in 2014.
Holiday money
There’s plenty of talk about whether a vote to leave or a vote to remain in the EU will affect the value of sterling, which makes it harder than ever to decide when to nip down to the money exchange.
‘Negative and substantial’ impact on UK if it leaves EU: IMF
Should U.K. voters choose to leave the European Union next week, the net economic effects “would likely be negative and substantial.”
Rio state declares ‘public calamity’ over finances
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state declares a financial emergency, citing a tax shortfall, less than 50 days before the start of the Olympics.
This could be the week the UK breaks up with Europe
Thursday’s vote by the U.K. on whether to exit the EU should bring an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Rio declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics
The city is requesting federal funds to help it fulfill its obligations for public services during the Olympics.
California surpasses France as world’s 6th largest economy
The Golden State surpassed France thanks to a robust state economy and the strength of the U.S. dollar.