Sterling weakens amid Scottish independence talk

Sterling weakened against the euro yesterday as the Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon outlined plans for a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom unless it can stay in the European single market.

The continued uncertainty over Brexit meant that the pound fell to a one-month low against the dollar, as Ms Sturgeon said all options were on the table to protect Scottish interests.

Sterling was down 0.5% at 84.1p against the euro.