Brent crude rose by $13.00/bbl across November, peaking at an eight-month high of $49.00/bbl as several successful covid-19 vaccine trials boosted market optimism.

GBP gained four cents against USD in November, rising to a high of 1.339, supported by hopes for a Brexit trade deal and easing lockdown measures due in December.

Boris Johnson unveiled a new Green Plan, which includes a ban on the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2030 and plans to increase the UK’s hydrogen production capacity.