Sterling's fall could batter Britain's fish and chip shops

London

PRICES of salmon and squid have soared as disease and weather hurt global supplies, and British fish sellers say the "Brexit"-related drop in its currency may be the next scourge.

The British pound has fallen to a 31-year low on fears about the effect of the June 23 vote to leave the European Union (EU), leaving it 13 per cent weaker against the US dollar.