Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.

Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.

The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.

Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.