By David Goodman - 2012-05-25T12:34:34Z

The pound reversed a decline against the euro to trade 0.1 percent stronger at 79.93 pence as of 1:31 p.m. London time.

Sterling earler weakened as much as 0.6 percent to 80.46 pence.

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