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  Piagi reports today as the Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson called for the U.K. to leave the European Union, saying it is no longer in the country’s economic interest to remain in the bloc. Lawson said he would vote for Britain’s exit in a referendum that may be held in 2017, arguing that the costs of remaining part of the union outweigh the “transitional” costs of...Read More

  Piagi reports today as the Great British Pound rose, approaching an 11-week high versus the dollar, as an industry report showed U.K. construction improved more than economists predicted in April, fueling optimism that the recovery will pick up pace. Sterling gained for a second day against the euro before the European Central Bank announces its interest-rate decision. The U.K....Read More

Buying International property: make the most of your currency transactions For individual’s investing in overseas property, recent fluctuations in the exchange rate have highlighted the importance of using a foreign exchange specialist to plan your money transfers in advance. At Piagi we provide you with an overview of how our services can help you with all forms of money transfers for...Read More

  Piagi reports as U.K. retail sales fell more than forecast in March as cold weather during the month depressed purchases of clothing and household goods. Sales including fuel fell 0.7 percent from February, when they increased 2.1 percent, the Office for National Statistics said today in London. The median forecast of 23 economists in a News survey was for a 0.6 percent...Read More

  Piagi reports as the pound declined toward a three- week low against the euro before a report economists said will show the U.K.’s consumer-price inflation rate stayed above the Bank of England’s 2 percent target last month. Sterling was little changed against the dollar. The annual inflation rate was 2.8 percent in March, unchanged from the previous month, the Office for National...Read More