As with most cross-border economic statistics, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) values fluctuate in response to currency movements. This short note outlines the expected impact of the recent depreciation in sterling and outlines how these developments have impacted on UK FDI statistics.

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Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics:

  • meet identified user needs
  • are well explained and readily accessible
  • are produced according to sound methods
  • are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest

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