Spain's decision to request a eurozone loan of up to 100bn euros to help its struggling banking system wins broad international support.

The UK's hopes of economic recovery are being "killed off" by the eurozone crisis, the chancellor says, as Spain requests a eurozone loan for its banks.

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy says a decision by eurozone ministers to help Spain shore up its struggling banks is a "victory for the euro".

Metro Bank, which first opened in London in 2010, plans to expand its business across the South East with another seven branches.