[Euro 1.26]

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[Euro 1.26]

The UK will enter the single currency in 04/05.
Financially informed opinion gives the most likely entry level at 8.25ff/ (1.26Euros).
Even if we don't enter, the Rate will settle around this level,

Working from a Datum of 10ff/ (1.53)
A House and its buying costs will be effectively increased by 18%.
Pensions and Savings Income from the UK will be effectively reduced by 18%.