Another Black Wednesday? Manager warns sterling could fall 10% on 'yes' vote

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The pound could dive a further 10% in as little as a week if a 'yes' vote on Scotland is approved, witnessing a sell-off reminiscent of sterling's fall on Black Wednesday more than 20 years ago, a manager has warned.

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