Sterling hits new two year low as ministers prepare for no deal Brexit – business live
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Rolling coverage of business, economics and markets as ministers ramp up plans to leave EU without a deal
8.32am BST
The London Stock Exchange Group has also enjoyed a strong morning on the weekend’s merger talk: shares are up by 13% at the time of writing.
LSE boss David Schwimmer (not that one) has been in the job for just over a year, but has clearly taken a leaf from Xavier Rolet, his predecessor, in going for big deals.
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At the other end of the scale from Sports Direct, Just Eat 22% shares have popped by 22% following the news of the proposed takeover by Dutch competitor Takeaway.com. Continue reading...
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