In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.

The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress.

The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider."

The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May.