He said: “Sterling finally broke above the €1.1280 resistance level yesterday, at what felt like the millionth time of asking, to print its highest levels against the common currency since last May.
“The move comes as investors grow increasingly optimistic about the UK’s vaccine rollout, and thus more optimistic about the UK economy’s prospects.
“Now that 1.1280 has given way, a move above 1.13 could follow in relatively short order, particularly if the current optimism is maintained.
“Today’s ECB decision is unlikely to have too significant an impact on the pair.”
George Vessey, UK Currency Strategist, Western Union Business Solutions said: The British Pound enjoyed a fresh wave of demand yesterday, largely as a result of renewed global risk appetite, which has benefited the risk-correlated pound more so over the past twelve months.
The new rules have seen many airlines such as Jet2 cancel all their flights and holidays.
James Lynn, co-CEO and co-founder of travel debit card Currensea has offered his advice for Britons looking to book a holiday and beat the summer rush.
He said: “Now is actually a great time to book your summer holiday because flights and hotels are excellent value thanks to the January sales and uncertainty around the COVID travel restrictions.”
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However, he added that Britons need to follow “important steps” in order to protect themselves.
He continued: “Check the refund policy on flights or accommodation before you book to ensure that the company will refund you fully, in cash, rather than with a voucher.
Acer has unveiled two new convertible Chromebooks – the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) and Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R753T). These devices feature the latest Intel Pentium Silver or Celeron processors and durable designs.
“Whether learning from home or in a classroom setting, students need a reliable Chromebook that will keep them connected and ready to engage,” says James Lin, GM of Notebooks and IT Products Business at Acer Inc.
“The new Acer Chromebooks provide the consistent performance, connectivity and durability features students need to help them succeed in their education.”
Antimicrobial Displays in Two Different Sizes
The new Chromebooks both feature an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett walks into the Leighton Criminal Courthouse for a hearing, Feb. 24, 2020 following a new indictment brought by Special Prosecutor Dan Webb that charged Smollett with falsely reporting he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack near his Streeterville apartment in January 2019.
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A Cook County judge Wednesday said evidence presented at Jussie Smollett’s upcoming trial should narrowly focus on “what happened on the street” the night the former “Empire” actor was accused of staging a fake hate crime.
Smollett, 38, faces felony charges for allegedly lying to Chicago police in January 2019 when he said he was jumped by two masked white men who shouted homophobic and racist slurs while punching him and pulling a thin rope noose over his head while he was walking back to his Streeterville apartment after stopping at a nearby Subway.