The firms has now set aside £244m following over estimations on the number of people who might apply.

The Chinese online retailer with the slogan ‘shop like a billionaire’ faces questions over its ultra low prices.

Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills.

The firms behind CNN, HBO and Barbie are reportedly in early stage discussions to join forces.

The Swedish flat-pack furniture firm says some goods may not be available after rebel strikes on ships.

Using specialized e-commerce sites, secretive shipping workarounds and a constellation of middlemen, Russia has obtained the tech components it needs to keep its economy and war in Ukraine going.