The pound strengthened against the majority of its peers yesterday, lifted by renewed Brexit optimism, and Labour’s decision to support a second referendum
Where a Bank holiday falls on a Tuesday or a Thursday, many small businesses will ‘faire le pont’ (make a bridge) and take Friday or Monday off too to ;make a long weekend. This rarely applies to large shops, supermarkets etc, many of whom no longer close for most of the public holidays.
Trade in the pound was mixed in the latter half of last week as some upbeat domestic retail sales figures failed to spark broad demand in the UK currency.
British citizens resident (185 days or more) in France can continue to use their UK driving licences until they expire even in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
The British Government continues to seek a way in which the UK can leave the EU in an orderly manner and without undue delay.
Pound races higher as May invites Corbyn for talks
The Common Reporting Standard, where countries around the world automatically exchange information about taxpayers’ offshore income and assets, is now in full flow. Tax authorities are beginning to use the data received to their benefit.
Pound steady as Rees-Mogg ‘throws support’ behind May’s Brexit withdrawal deal in order to avoid Brexit being cancelled altogether.
Worried about Brexit? Remain in France take a look at the difficulties you may encounter with French admin….and suggest you don’t panic, stay informed, and keep up with the information on their website and in their Facebook group.
This coming week is hugely important for Britain and BREXIT with some very important votes ahead of us… Currencies Direct have put together this helpful timetable/infograph of what will likely happen this week.