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Moving, living or buying abroad

Whether you are buying a property overseas, moving abroad to study or work, or simply want to learn more about currency exchange the following articles offer some insight into these and other topics.

Boris heads to Ireland for last gasp Brexit talks before EU summit next week Factors impacting EURGBP rates this week Is a US interest rate cut on the horizon?
28th January 2020

What Factors Are Affecting Exchange Rates Ahead of the UK’s Departure From the EU?

A host of economic and political data is promised for the final week in January. On Wednesday and Thursday respectively, we will see the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve Bank and the Bank of England. This is closely followed on Friday by the long-awaited official date for the UK to leave the […]

By Jonathan Watson

  • Politics & Economics
Busy end to the week for UK politics
15th January 2020

2020 Forecast: What’s Next for Brexit and the Pound?

Boris Johnson is already demonstrating how an 80 seat majority can really get things done after his Withdrawal Agreement Bill sailed effortlessly through the House of Commons. Next stop for the legislation is the House of Lords, where peers will vote on the historic bill, which writes Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal into law.  

By Jonathan Watson

  • Politics & Economics
4th September 2019

PM Boris Johnson announces that hell seek a general election

Yesterday, Parliament returned to session following its Summer recess, and MPs have voted to take control of the legislative agenda from the government.

By Peter Lavelle

  • News
  • Politics & Economics
PM Boris Johnson to provide Brexit legal text to the EU, Brexit negotiations and Catalonia independence protests affecting euro exchange rates
25th March 2019

Brexit: have we reached the final stages?

The pound looks extremely unsettled in these final stages of the Brexit process with so much uncertainty as to how Britains departure will ultimately unfold.   

By James Lovick

  • Politics & Economics
Busy end to the week for UK politics
13th March 2019

Brexit: What Next?

Yesterday saw an initial spike for the pound against the euro, following news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May had gained concessions on the Irish border from Brussels.

By Daniel Johnson

  • Politics & Economics
How Does National Debt Affect The Foreign Exchange Rate?
12th March 2019

Brexit news: meaningful vote at 19:00 today

The pound has rocketed higher after Prime Minister Theresa May secured legally binding changes to the Brexit withdrawal agreement which was agreed with the EU late last night in Strasbourg.  

By James Lovick

  • Politics & Economics
11th March 2019

Brexit: The second meaningful vote

On Tuesday 12th of March, Parliament will vote on whether or not to accept the Brexit deal currently on offer from the EU. The previous meaningful vote on the 15th of January resulted in an overwhelming rejection of the deal.  

By Jessica Roberts

  • Politics & Economics
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