UK Trade Sec Fox: open to some form of customs union with the EU - BBC

Speaking to BBC, the UK Trade Secretary Liam Fox was noted saying that Britain must be able to sign its own trade deal beyond the EU and is open to some form of customs union with the EU.

Meanwhile, the GBP/USD pair maintained its strong bid tone above the key 1.40 psychological mark as investors look forward to the UK employment details for some fresh bullish impetus.