Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Graeme Wearden

Pound bounces back on news of Boris Johnson’s resignation

Pound coins and paper notes
Normally a state leader resigning would cause a sell-off in their country’s currency. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

The pound has recovered from its lowest level in more than two years after Boris Johnson bowed to pressure and resigned as Conservative leader.

On Wednesday, the pound had fallen to its lowest level against the dollar since March 2020, sinking to $1.187 as the City watched political chaos unfold in Westminster with a series of ministers resigning and urging Johnson to quit.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.