sterling
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U.K. government-bond yields fell, while sterling rose Friday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed he would stay in his post even as his Labour Party had heavy losses in local elections, according to early results.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Analysts said major losses in U.K. government bonds—known as gilts—and sterling were unlikely unless there were signs that Starmer could step down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He wasn’t going to further stain his sterling 42-13 close-out record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
He said the strength of sterling showed that this issue was not about the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
She picks up a sterling fork from the sideboard, thrums her index finger along the tines.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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