Pound's record drop hits money changers in Singapore, sparks interest in travel to UK


SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The ripple effects of the British pound's plunge could lead to some opportunities for businesses in Singapore and Singaporeans, but some businesses are feeling the heat.

On Monday, the sterling dropped as much as 4.9 per cent to an all-time low of US$1.0327 before stabilising at around US$1.05405.

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