General · 26 June 2026
Sterling holds steady against euro despite UK political shift
People changing money could see the pound hold its value better against the euro after a steady week despite political uncertainty in Britain. On Friday, sterling gained about 0.2% against the dollar while staying near 86.26 pence per euro, as analysts said markets expected a smooth leadership change. Andy Burnham is the only declared candidate to replace Keir Starmer.
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