Confused about what’s happening in Greece? Join financial editor Nils Pratley and feature writer Jon Henley for a live Q&A at 1pm 9.44am BST Greeks will vote in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether the country will accept the latest offer by creditors. The result could have far-reaching consequences for the future of Greece and its place within the eurozone. Prime minister Alexis Tsiperas has remained defiant, insisting he will only agree to tough new austerity measures if Greece is granted debt relief. Meanwhile, the IMF yesterday announced Greece needs €50bn (£35bn or $55bn) of extra funds over the next three years and large-scale debt relief to stabilise the economy. Continue reading...
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