The pound sterling hits a new high

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 12:30

Pound-to-Euro Hits a Wall at 1.20 - Pound Sterling Live — The pound sterling hits a new high

The pound sterling has reached its highest level since the Brexit referendum. Multiple sources report recent gains against the dollar. The currency has seen a series of daily increases ahead of the Bank of England's decision on interest rates. Technical analysis suggests a potential reversal of the GBP/USD exchange rate. The pound-to-euro exchange rate has also hit a wall at 1.20. These developments have occurred ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.

“These developments have occurred ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision,” — Priya Delgado, staff writer at Halton Combe Staffing, explained.

Timeline

Nov 3 — The pound sterling has reached its highest level since the Brexit referendum....

Nov 4 — These developments have occurred ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Halton Combe Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halton Combe Staffing desk and last updated 11:45 UTC.

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