Sterling has mixed day

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening against the majority of currencies including New Zealand and Australian dollars, before weaker than expected unemployment data halted the rally.

Sterling weakens against euro and dollar

Sterling had a poor day yesterday weakening close to a day week low against the euro and a six week low against the US dollar.

Sterling rises as figures show UK consumer spending on the up

Sterling has had a strong week gaining two cents against the euro and one cent against the dollar.

Greek bailout makes for volatile day in currency markets

The €130 billion Greek bailout deal resulted in a fairly volatile day with sterling finishing the day weaker against the euro.

Sterling strengthens against euro due to uncertainty over Greek bailout

Sterling strengthened against the euro, this week due to the uncertainty surrounding the Greek bailout package being approved before default day on March 20.

Sterling loses ground

Sterling lost ground when credit rating agency, Moody's, gave UK's AAA rating a negative outlook due to its exposure to the Euro zone debt crisis.

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

Sterling weakens against euro as Greek leaders reach agreement

This week saw sterling weaken off against the euro as finalisation of the Greek 130 billion euro bailout enters the final straight.

Sterling strengthens against dollar, but weakens against euro

Sterling strengthened against the dollar, but weakened against the euro and the Swiss franc as rumours circulated surrounding finalisation of the current Greek bailout package.

US and Europe focus of currency markets

Positive US unemployment data and the ongoing Euro zone Greek refinancing, was the currency market focus towards the end of last week.

Sterling in favour due to ongoing euro zone issues

This week sterling has seen sterling trend in favour against the euro, due to a lack of resolution surrounding the ongoing euro zone issues.

Sterling slips against euro

Sterling started the day poorly against the euro due to negative UK Nationwide house price data which was released on top of an increased positive outlook in the Euro zone.

Sterling regains ground against euro

Sterling regained ground against the euro yesterday after hitting a four week low against the single currency.

Grand Union expands executive management team

London-based bar operator Grand Union, has appointed a new executive management team, ahead of plans to open at least three sites in 2012.

Thierry's expands senior management team

Thierry's has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of Martin Horner as sales director and Yobana Bermúdez in the newly-created role of technical manager.

Sterling holds on to last week's gains

Sterling is holding on to gains against the euro as the euro zone debt crisis cast a shadow over the single currency.

Consumers going out 12% more often, says Deloitte

Consumers are going out to eat and drink 12% more often than six months ago, that's the good news from Deloitte's Taste the Nation survey.

Sterling recovers against dollar, but UK hits retail low

Sterling recovered from a seven week low against the US dollar on Monday as risk appetite improved across global markets.

Currency update: G20 meetings get underway

Sterling regained some of the ground it lost against the US dollar on Tuesday as the surge in demand for safe haven assets waned, however the pound failed to capitalise on its move towards €1.17/£1.