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GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound hits lowest level in more than two months versus euro

23/02/2026 to 27/02/2026: The pound fell to its lowest level in more than two months against the euro as Labour's crushing by-election defeat fuelled fresh doubts over Keir Starmer's leadership. Early gains, driven by strong UK data and hawkish BoE signals, unravelled amid political uncertainty.

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GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound tumbles against euro following soft labour market data

16/02/2026 to 20/02/2026: The pound hit its lowest level of the year against the euro after UK unemployment climbed to a five-year high, with Bank of England rate cut bets keeping sterling on the back foot despite a late-week recovery driven by strong retail sales and PMI data.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound falls to two-week low versus euro

The pound slipped against the euro as political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership overshadowed modest UK economic data. Meanwhile, the euro found support from improving Eurozone investor confidence and solid GDP figures.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound tumbles from five-month high versus euro

02/02/2026 to 06/02/2026: The pound surged to a five-month high against the euro mid-week before tumbling sharply after a surprisingly close Bank of England rate hold signalled an almost certain cut in March.

Avoid common mistakes when buying property in Spain

From NIE number delays and hidden community fees to currency fluctuations and illegal buildings, discover the pitfalls that could derail your Spanish property purchase – and how to avoid them.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound recovers from single biggest daily fall against euro since November

19/01/2026 to 23/01/2026: The pound recovered ground against the euro by the end of the week after suffering its sharpest daily fall since November, with shifting risk sentiment, mixed UK data and fluctuating expectations for central bank policy driving volatility.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound firms against euro following Trump’s Greenland remarks

12/01/2026 to 16/01/2026: The pound climbed into the mid-1.15 range as the single currency was undermined by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Greenland, while soft German inflation data also weighed.

The hidden cost of buying property overseas: currency risk

From deposit to completion, exchange rate fluctuations can have a major impact on what you pay in pounds when buying a property overseas. Understanding this currency risk – and using strategies to manage it – can help you avoid unexpected costs, protect your budget, and make informed decisions.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound hits 10-week high versus euro

05/01/2026 to 09/01/2026: The pound euro rate enjoyed a strong start to 2026, briefly touching a 10-week high as geopolitical forces weighed heavily on the single currency.

GBP/EUR exchange rate week review: pound rebounds versus euro following BoE’s hawkish rate cut

15/12/2025 to 19/12/2025: The pound recovered from midweek losses to finish the week stronger against the euro, buoyed by resilient UK data and a hawkish-leaning Bank of England rate cut, while weaker Eurozone PMIs and cautious ECB rhetoric weighed on the single currency.

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