Business news live - Pound climbs against the dollar, FTSE 100 hits new record high

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The US government shutdown has seen the value of the pound rise further against the dollar, up to around $1.3465 to £1 on Wednesday. Stock markets have also risen, with the FTSE 100 up 0.7 per cent in morning trading to new record intraday highs.

Business news live - Pound climbs against the dollar, FTSE 100 hits new record high

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