Bad political decisions by the UK affect the exchange rate of Sterling, there have been many, in recent years Deregulation leading up to the 2008 crash and Brexit in 2016 both self inflicted wounds that hurt us all.
Covid is different it affects most economies, although other nations have handled it better, in Sterling terms it has not had much affect, despite massive - justifiable spending. Exchange rate is important because we import so much, if the UK stopped making stupid political decisions we would all be better off.
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