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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

EXPLAINED: Pound climbs to highest level against dollar in almost a year | Rare Historical Photos

PA Wire

The pound has climbed to its highest level against the dollar in almost a year as the US banking crisis spreads.

Sterling rose to $1.26 on Friday morning, an increase of half a cent – its greatest recovery since late May 2022.

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