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The falling dollar’s threat to the UK

The realignment of the US dollar against the world’s other major currencies has pushed the dollar/pound exchange rate to its highest levels since Black Wednesday and put a $2.00 pound within reach. Good news for UK tourists heading to Disneyland, but bad news for UK exporters!

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