Sir Keir Starmer on Monday said his Government ‘does not believe in regime change from the skies’, in an apparent criticism of the US President.

A fifth military drone manufacturer has announced its intention to open a factory in Swindon.

Grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show.

The chain, which employs more than 33,000 people, stressed that it has been resilient in the face of a ‘challenging market’.

Oil prices have risen further as the Middle East conflict intensified and after Iran took action to block a crucial shipping route for crude tankers.