United Kingdom British pound hits post-Brexit referendum high The pound sterling has reached its highest level compared to the dollar since the June 2016 vote 17/04/2018
United Kingdom Pound jumps on Brexit breakthrough There was a sigh of relief across financial markets after the UK and the EU agreed to start talks on post-Brexit trade and a transition period. 08/12/2017
economy UK inflation highest since 2012 British inflation rose to its highest level in more than five years for September, adding to the likelihood that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month 17/10/2017
economy British economy shows signs of 'slowdown' in latest growth estimate Britain’s economy has grown by just 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2017, marking what government statisticians are calling a “notable slowdown” 26/07/2017
United Kingdom Sterling falls as markets react to UK election result Sterling dropped as much as 2.5 percent as the UK election results came through, while the FTSE share index opened higher. The pound recorded 09/06/2017
United Kingdom Sterling sees sharp drop in value over election confusion As Britain looked to be heading towards a hung parliament over night, a sharp downturn in the sterling market had investors concerned 09/06/2017
economy British shoppers spend, spend, spend in April - not deterred by inflation UK retail sales jumped by 2.3 percent on the month in April as shoppers set aside their concerns about fast-rising inflation following the Brexit vote 18/05/2017
United Kingdom New £1 coin is launched in the UK this month The UK’s currency will face a major change this month, as a new design of one of the most central coins is launched. 16/03/2017
economy UK services sector optimistic, CBI survey finds Optimism among businesses in Britain's services sector is now higher than at any time since June's vote to leave the European Union. 27/02/2017
corporate Weaker pound, pricier fuel to hit easyJet profits British low-cost airline easyJet warns the weaker pound and pricier fuel will reduce its profits more than expected this year. 24/01/2017
economy Brexit linked weaker pound boosts UK inflation to 1.6% Inflation in Britain rose strongly in December as the Brexit vote caused the pound to weaken pushing up the cost of imported raw materials. 17/01/2017
United Kingdom Sterling surges after Brexit speech Theresa May's announcement that the UK will leave the single market in what is widely being seen as a "hard Brexit" has already had an impact on the financial markets. 17/01/2017
markets Pound slumps ahead of Brexit speech by UK Prime Minister Theresa May The pound plunged further against other currencies on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Theresa May's speech outlining the government's plans. 16/01/2017
markets Pound stays low despite UK prime minister's explanation of Brexit remarks The value of the pound has slumped on fears Prime Minister Theresa May's comments meant Britain would be leaving the EU single market. 09/01/2017
economy Bank of England drops planned UK interest rate cut The Bank of England has scrapped plans to cut UK interest rates and took a neutral stance as it raised its forecasts for growth and inflation in 2017. 03/11/2016
corporate Microsoft to raise prices over Brexit vote linked pound slump Microsoft is to sharply increase the prices for some of its enterprise software and cloud storage in Britain after the value of the pound plunged. 24/10/2016
corporate Ryanair blames weaker pound for profit forecast cut The weaker pound has led Ryanair to cut its annual profit forecast but it expects to boost market share by selling more tickets at cheaper prices. 18/10/2016
economy UK consumers says 'Brexit vote - so what?' A new survey finds British consumers were at their most confident in five years in September, though not in London which mostly voted against Brexit. 17/10/2016
no comment Money DJ - Brits use new five pound note to play vinyl records While post-Brexit woes are causing the pound to plummet in recent months, innovative Brits have found something better to do with their cash. 14/10/2016
economy Six knock-on effects of a plummeting pound The slumping value of the pound has an effect on tourism, foreign workers in the UK, exporters and expats. 13/10/2016
United Kingdom Price row prompts shortage of Marmite, the UK's stalwart food The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco and one its major suppliers, Unilever, have settled a price war on more than a dozen products. 13/10/2016
markets Pound's Brexit vote battering continues Experts see no end to sterling's fall in value against other currencies due to worries over the effects of the UK's vote to leave the European Union. 11/10/2016
economy Brexit vote fears hit UK business sentiment The latest UK business surveys seem to show the economy losing steam with company bosses lacking confidence about investment and hiring workers. 10/10/2016
markets Pound hammered by flash crash The pound suffered a massive temporary loss in value overnight, diving 10 percent against the dollar in just minutes - a so-called flash crash. 07/10/2016
markets Strong UK business data creates interest rate dilemma for Bank of England The UK's services sector was strong in September adding to doubts about the need for another interest rate cut to cushion the Brexit vote impact. 05/10/2016
economy Plastic fantastic - Britain unveils polymer banknotes Britain has introduced its first plastic currency with a new five pound banknote entering circulation featuring World War Two leader Winston Churchill. 13/09/2016
