Economic cost of Hurricane Irma 'could reach $300bn'

The economic cost of Hurricane Irma could rise as high as $300bn (£227bn) as the storm lashes Florida, damaging homes, businesses and key crops including orange groves. Analysts said about $2tn of property lay in the storm’s path, and also pointed to the potential impact on US food prices. Flori...

Economic cost of Hurricane Irma 'could reach $300bn'