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Britain's pound has fallen again on fears over a so-called "hard" Brexit, dropping below $1.27 for the first time since June 1985. And the UK's key services sector PMI has also fallen slightly, with financial services in particular bracing for fallout. Hayley Platt reports.
Britain's pound slumps to a three-decade low largely thanks to more home-grown Brexit worries. As David Pollard reports, it sent stocks up, with the FTSE 100 topping 7,000 for the first time in more than a year.
Fears of a British exit from the European Union is spooking investors, with sterling volatility hitting record highs not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. Kate King reports.
Sterling sank against the dollar as the defection of London Mayor Boris Johnson to the "Brexit" camp adds to concerns that a British departure from the European Union is a real risk. As Sonia Legg reports half of Britain's top companies have also reportedly signed a letter calling for Britain to stay put.
The United States hails the EU-British deal to regulate trade rules for Northern Ireland as a chance to "improve the prosperity" across the region, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, tells reporters. The deal will "open up all kinds of avenues for trade that were somewhat at risk," Kirby adds. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces deal with European Union to overhaul Northern Ireland Brexit protocol."Today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland," he says. SOUNDBITE
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