In tourist areas, the effects are evident.
"We're going to spend much more money than we planned to," said Radostina Nonova, a Bulgarian tourist, laughing as she lugged her bags on Carnaby Street--in the heart of London 's shopping district.
"We didn't plan to shop too much but it's obvious that the prices are very good for us . "So we shop and we can afford to eat and drink outside. That was not possible years ago," she said.