Sterling rose against the dollar on the back of the news.

In earlier London trading, sterling rose to $1.7175 from $1.7140.

In earlier London trading, sterling rose to $1.7445 from $1.7425.

In earlier London trading, sterling rose to $1.7035 from $1.6970.

And sterling rose to $1.6085 from $1.5937 in New York.

In line with the dollar, sterling rose to 8.5199 French francs from 8.5023 at the previous close.

And sterling rose to $1.74725 from late Friday's $1.7745.

Sterling rose to $1.6920, from $1.6847 late Monday in London.

Earlier in London, sterling rose to $1.6390 from $1.6280.

Sterling rose to $1.9195 in London, from $1.8985 late Thursday.