BBC: Worries over the prospects for the UK economy led the pound to slide 5% against the US dollar in August.
Sterling sank again on Thursday morning, dipping below $1.16 on the currency markets.
Analysts said the fall reflects the darkening outlook for the economy, with consumers and businesses facing rising prices and soaring energy bills.
The Bank of England has predicted the UK will fall into recession towards the end of this year.
The weak pound means Brits travelling overseas will find their spending money will not stretch as far.
"Our economic prospects are not looking particularly good compared to the rest of the world," said Laura Lambie, senior investment director at Investec.
Ms Lambie said that recession fears were weighing on markets, with the investment bank Goldman Sachs warning this week that the UK could remain in recession until 2024.
A recession is defined as the economy getting smaller for two consecutive three-month periods. » | Noor Nanji, Business reporter, BBC News | Thursday, September 1, 2022
