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Sterling was once the world's reserve currency

How the UK election could make or break sterling's run

Britain's pound has bounced ahead of an expected landslide election win for the opposition Labour Party but the currency's future depends on the next government convincing skittish investors that its plans to fix a stagnant economy are credible.

Business • 26 Jun 24

Oliver Letwin said he would not support a bid to put the Labour leader in Number 10

Further blow to Corbyn's caretaker PM plan

British Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn's proposal to be installed as caretaker prime minister to prevent a no-deal Brexit has received a further blow after another senior Tory ruled out backing the plan.

Brexit • 17 Aug 19

Boris Johnson - The first few hours

As Boris Johnson crosses the threshold of perhaps the most famous doors in the world - Number 10 Downing Street - it is straight down to work for Britain's new Prime Minister.

UK • 24 Jul 19

Mr Johnson resigned from the cabinet in July in protest at Mrs May's handling of the exit negotiations

Johnson confirms he will run for Tory leadership

Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson has said he will be standing as a candidate to replace Prime Minister Theresa May as Conservative leader, the BBC reported.

UK • 16 May 19

Theresa May will become the UK's prime minister on Wednesday

May set to be UK prime minister by Wednesday

Britain's next prime minister, Theresa May, has called for the country to unite under her leadership, promising to make a success of negotiating the country's divorce from the European Union.

News • 11 Jul 16

Nigel Farage's UKIP has made major gains in British elections

UKIP makes strong gains in British poll

Nigel Farage has insisted UKIP will be "serious players" in the UK's next general election after his party landed major blows on the Tories and Labour in local polls.

News • 23 May 14

UKIP leader, Nigel Farage hailed a "remarkable" night for his party

UKIP makes big gains in British local elections

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to "work really hard" to win back voters who abandoned the Conservatives for the UK Independence Party.

News • 03 May 13

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