Hard currency?

Experts reckon the UK could join the European single currency as early as 2005. Brian Meigh warns that if the 'first wave' is anything to go by, UK companies need to be fully aware of the scope of the euro's likely impact and start making preparations now.

It does not matter whether you support UK entry into the European
single currency or not - you certainly cannot ignore it. While the
politicians play games with the 'will we, won't we?' question

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