Brexit-hit currency and terror attacks set to deepen easyJet losses

Budget airline easyJet looks set to deepen half-year losses next week, as it grapples with Brexit-hit pound, costs linked to launching a new European base and drops in bookings to some cities following terrorist attacks.

Analysts expect losses at the low-cost carrier to expand to around £210 million (€248m), in contrast to a £24 million (€28m) loss over the period last year - with the lion's share of the blow coming from sterling's weakness.