刚刚，英镑狂飙，涨到9.86！特朗普将国事访问英国！工薪选民抛弃工党转向右翼党...

Currency Exchange Rates - The British pound has surged, reaching a four-year high against the US dollar at 1.37 and a near ten-year high against the Chinese yuan at 9.86 [2][4] - The latest exchange rates for GBP are: 1 GBP = 1.3722 USD, 1 GBP = 9.8398 CNY, 1 GBP = 1.1720 EUR, and 1 GBP = 197.9812 JPY [6] Economic Developments - A new town will be constructed in West London, providing 25,000 housing units and creating 56,000 jobs [11] - By 2035, it is projected that 1.2 million households will be forced to leave London due to high housing prices, with a 43% increase in families unable to afford living in central London [12][13][14] Government Investments - The UK government is increasing support for the Universal Studios project with a £500 million investment to improve transportation infrastructure [16] - An additional £500 million will be invested in Bedfordshire to enhance surrounding transportation and infrastructure, including £270 million for railway upgrades [15] Political Landscape - A significant shift in voter support is noted, with many working-class voters abandoning the Labour Party in favor of the Reform Party, with current support rates at 27% for the Reform Party and 23% for Labour [19][21] - A recent poll indicates that 29% of voters left Labour due to unmet government promises, while 24% cited insufficient relief from living cost pressures [19] Employment Trends - The number of graduate job openings in the UK has dropped to the lowest level since 2018, decreasing by 33% year-on-year and accounting for 12% of all job vacancies [21][22]