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Osborne: Time to 'prepare for the worst' in Greek crisis

Chancellor George Osborne has said it is time to "prepare for the worst" as he urged the Greek government to do a deal with its lenders.

Arriving in Luxembourg for a meeting with EU ministers, Mr Osborne said Britain has "taken measures" to protect against a Grexit" by Athens from the single currency.

Meanwhile, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras insisted that there will be a solution to the debt crisis which will allow his country to return to growth.

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Greeks fear for the future after debt crisis talks end

Greeks have spoken about their concerns for themselves and their children after debt crisis talks ended today with little progress made.

People have been withdrawing billions of pounds of savings from their bank accounts over fears that Greece may have to leave the euro zone.

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