Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.

There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.