French growth grinds to a halt over strikes
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French economic growth ground to a halt in the period from April to June, as consumer and business spending were hit by strikes at oil refineries. France's finance ministry described the figures as "disappointing", but maintained its forecast of 1.5% growth this year. Also today, the latest on the job cuts at SFR, and fresh delays to the Hinkley Point nuclear plant project.