*Pound Climbs To 1.4998 Against Dollar

*Romania Jan. Industrial New Orders Up 16.3% On Year

*Bank Of England/GfK NOP Survey: 53% Of Respondents Expected Interest Rates To Rise Over Next 12 Months Vs. 47% In November

*Romania Jan. Industrial New Orders Up 13.9% On Month

*Bank Of England/GfK NOP Survey: 54% Of Respondents Thought Inflation Target Was 'about Right', Same As In November