A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.