Obama assured Cameron That Special U.s. Relationship With Britain, and Britain's Membership in Nato, remained Vital Cornerstones of U.s. Policy

Obama Spoke by Phone Friday With British Prime Minister Cameron -White House

Moody's - Uk Government Has One of Largest Budget Deficits Among advanced Economies, Lower Gdp Growth Will Further Complicate Implementation of Multi-Year Fiscal Consolidation Plan

Moody's - Also changed the Outlook to Negative for the Aa1 Rating of the Bank of England from Stable

Moody's - Over Longer Term, Should Uk Not be Able to Secure Favourable Alternative Trade Arrangement With Eu and Other Countries, Uk's Growth Prospects Would be Materially Weaker