Greek debt talks go into weekend as default deadline looms

BRUSSELS (AP) — The bitter standoff between Greece and its international creditors was extended into the weekend, just days before Athens has to meet a crucial debt deadline which could decide whether it goes bankrupt and gets kicked out of the euro currency club.

French employers urge Hollande to speed up reforms, cut spending

(Reuters) - French employer groups called on President Francois Hollande to speed up reforms and cut public spending to revive the ailing economy in a joint statement issued on Sunday ahead of an annual conference of government officials, employers and labor unions.

Hollande’s Announcement of Split to Move Focus to Economy

Francois Hollande’s announcement that he has split from partner Valerie Trierweiler should end weeks of discussion about the French president’s private life and turn attention back to the economy, politicians said.

French economy 'still looking weak'

France's unemployment rate is stubbornly high, just below 11%, and economic growth is persistently weak.

Scottish independence: Treasury claims taxes could rise by £1,000

Taxes in Scotland could rise by £1,000 per person per year if it leaves the UK, a British government minister says.

BOJ holds first policy meeting under new governor

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's central bank is holding its first policy meeting under a new governor amid expectations of fresh moves to ease monetary policy and spur a recovery in the world's third-largest economy.

France to raise VAT to fund company tax breaks

The French government has said it will raise value added tax and cut public spending in order to fund tax credits for firms that keep jobs in France.