1.   The trade restrictions will strengthen the pound.

2.   The news strengthened the pound against the dollar while bonds fell in anticipation of higher interest rates.

3.   You export, which strengthens your pound.

4.   This has strengthened the pound, making it tough for exporters to sell competitively.

5.   A new reduction in UK unemployment in August also helped strengthen the pound.

6.   The Bank of England did not alter its rates early on Thursday and that served to strengthen the pound.