A very quick idea update here after a conversation with 'ikovachky' in the Forex chat room.
We are approaching the end of the road with Brexit and timing wise it is finally time to get to work on selling the currency again. The Pound is only going one way with a Hard Brexit and if you are a believer in the bearish UK story, then you know exactly what to do here.
From a rates perspective, the UK has seen 5 months of very disappointing data. Gilt yields are likely to remain capped for the near-term, which will ease the immediate pressure on hikes and allow the MPC till the second half of 2019 before being forced to move.
On inflation, energy has kept CPI below target of late however this will rise firmly above the 2.0% target from April via sharp upticks in air fares, and utilities. A tight labour market is keeping wages held up whilst productivity recovery is nowhere to be seen. This will keep labour costs rising.
Best of luck if you are on the sell-side in Sterling, this has setup the macro trade of the year.