Sterling had a strong first quarter, supported by dwindling expectations of negative interest rates and by a fast roll-out of vaccinations against COVID-19 across Britain. As shops, hairdressers, gyms and pub gardens re-open across England, analysts expect a faster economic recovery in
The sterling quickly recovered from a brief slump after news that Bank of England’s chief economist Andy Haldane had resigned yesterday. The news only worried investors momentarily, who quickly flocked back to send the UK’s currency 0.2 percent higher on the day
Japan’s largest bank developing new digital currency However, Professor Daniel Hodson said it was vital to act now to enable the UK to compete with China as the 21st century develops. The think tank last week submitted proposals and recommendations to Taskforce
Strategists were speaking after a new poll suggested the SNP was on course to win an 11-seat majority on May 6, a result which would strengthen First Minister Mrs Sturgeon’s case for a second independence referendum. Stephen Gallo, European head of currency
Justin Rose, 40, is currently competing in The Masters 2021. The golfer, born in South Africa but raised in England, has played golf professionally since his teens – and years on the golf course have netted him a multi-milion pound fortune. He
Million Pound Pawn expert Dan Hatfield left guest Adrian disappointed when he revealed the price he was willing to pay for an LS Lowry drawing of a horse on the ITV show. The artist is famous for his drawings of matchstick men
At 7.49am, sterling was down 0.1 percent against the euro at 86.81 pence. The currency has fallen 2.1 percent in total this week, leaving it on course for its biggest weekly fall in seven months. Against the US dollar, the pound plunged
Such is the worsening picture across the eurozone, analysts have now claimed the sterling is now coming on the “strong side of expectations”. With the UK’s own vaccine rollout surging ahead, the sterling is now expected to outperform its rival throughout the
EU recovery to be ‘six months behind’ world economy says expert Sterling maintained its fightback against the European currency and was up by 0.25 percent to €1.1754, having started the day at €1.172. On Tuesday, the pound had also nudged up slightly
The NIP is a “democratic socialist” faction that wants the North of England to leave the UK and become its own nation. Founded in October 2020 by a former Labour activist the party plans to contest the upcoming Hartlepool by-election. In its draft
