Investment guru issues grim warning as sharp fall in inflation hits pound
By Sean O'Grady, Economics Editor
Fresh concerns about the British economy and fears for the stability of the UK's financial system pushed sterling to new record lows against the dollar, euro and yen yesterday. Continue
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