While it might seem like a bit of a giggle, the reality is that future generations of Europeans can expect to spend longer periods out of work. Will they be able to afford beef? Or will they be willing to eat insects?

Marts: A date has yet to be finalised for the lifting of the ban on over 30 months cattle from the food chain in Britain, but the process to remove the restriction is finally under way and likely to be completed during the second quarter of 2005.