Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.