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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Pound sinks to new 37-year low as inflation soars

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The pound has hit a new 37-year low against the dollar as new official retail figures painted a bleak picture of the UK's economy.

Sterling dropped below $1.14 on Wednesday morning taking it to its worst point since 1985.

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