As Britain’s economy suffered its biggest decline of 9.9% on record last year, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak came out in defense of the country’s economic performance.
Sunak said: “If you correct for different ways of calculating GDP, we are in line with other countries.”
GBP/USD challenges lows
GBP/USD is extending its drop below 1.3800 amid notable US dollar demand, as the risk-off mood intensifies in the European session.
The spot was last seen trading at 1.3778, losing 0.26% on a daily basis.