How long does raw ground beef last after being frozen and thawed? Ground beef that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator before cooking; ground beef that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately.
(The notable exception is Switzerland where, as I know to my cost, a visit to a restaurant should be preceded by a call to your bank manager). But there is much more to this than the cost of holidays. For the UK, the exchange rate is the most important price in the economy. If it goes seriously wrong, then the economy will suffer. It has been going seriously wrong. When the pound is moving in opposite directions against different currencies, it can be difficult to be sure what is going on.
People may not see the Department of the Treasury as being as important as the State Department, but the economy is what has made America a successful country over the years and it is important to protect the well being of the nations economy and the money flow.