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UK-EU Relations and Yen Market
Andy Burnham, UK's Health Secretary, met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss trade, defense, and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen has surged against the dollar due to speculation of an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
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The Guardian
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jitteryThe Japanese yen has soared by more than 1.7% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates.The latest jump on Thursday lifted the yen to its hig
2026-09-03 11:28 UTC
BBC News
The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
2026-09-03 11:35 UTC