Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.

The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson – and references to them both in the Epstein files – was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.