FTSE 100 snaps losing streak as Turkey and China fears recede
The FTSE 100 bounced back on Thursday as fears over Turkey’s currency crisis and slowing growth in China eased.
France
French judge charges two German officials over campsite flood
A French judge on Saturday handed preliminary charges to two Germans whose group ran an unauthorised campsite in southern France which was inundated by flash floods, forcing the emergency evacuation of 119 children.
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French police detain two campsite officials in flooding probe
French police detained two officials from a German association that operates a campsite in France where flooding danger prompted evacuations and a man was reported missing, a local prosecutor said Friday.
British camper describes ‘raging river’ as floods hit southern France
A British holidaymaker has described a “raging river” near her campsite in southern France after flash flooding forced the evacuation of hundreds of people.
1,600 evacuated as flash floods threaten French camp sites
Hundreds of rescuers backed by helicopters have evacuated around 1,600 people in three regions of southern France where heavy rain caused flash flooding and transformed rivers and streams into torrents.
Fantastic ‘Fundee’ hailed in one of France’s most popular magazines
Dundee has been featured in one of France’s most popular magazines.
Sterling slumps on Brexit no deal worries
The pound slumped to an 11-month low on Monday as the prospect of a “no deal” Brexit preoccupied currency traders following comments by Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
EasyJet lifts customer numbers despite continued French strike action
Easyjet was lifted by growth in customer numbers last month, but has warned about the continued impact of industrial action in France.
Tesco partnership with French giant Carrefour to launch in October
Tesco has said its strategic partnership with France’s Carrefour will become operational in October.