UK and EU agree to crucial Northern Ireland trade deal in Brexit breakthrough
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, January 25, 2023.
Toby Melville | Reuters
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday signed a new trade deal with the European Union designed to remedy problems caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Sterling traded up 0.6% at $1.2017 on the news.
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